School Van Driver

North America Central School Bus • Park City, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions. The driver will operate a transportation vehicle, read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps. Responsibilities include completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, assisting students with loading and unloading (including wheelchair lifts), and cooperating with school personnel, parents, and students. The driver will also attend safety and training meetings, conduct emergency evacuations, and maintain the cleanliness of the van's interior and exterior. Other duties may include specialized functions as required by contract, student management, and the ability to learn and follow route sheets or electronic routing devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver’s license with required endorsements & other state or local permits as required (No CDL required)
• Good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver.
• Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the van, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows.
• Cleans outside windows of the van.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management
• Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED