Part Time Van Driver (School Setting, Westminster)

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students•Westminster, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Van Driver transports students over scheduled routes and to or from special excursions, school, and field trips in non-CDL vehicles. The role is responsible for safe and timely transportation, vehicle readiness, and student safety during transit, loading, and unloading. The position serves students in a special education setting and may transport regular education and special education students.

Requirements

Ability to learn and adhere to safety practices.
Ability to obtain first aid/CPR certification.
Ability to be licensed and operate school buses and related equipment.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures; ability to read maps and speak, read, understand, and write English.
Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios; read manuals; write documents in prescribed formats; present information; and analyze situations to identify issues and draw conclusions.
Ability to schedule activities, collate data, and use basic job-related equipment.
Ability to work flexibly with others and with data using defined processes, and to operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals, work with similar types of data, and use job-related equipment.
Problem-solving skills, including following prescribed guidelines for data-related problems and resolving moderate to significant equipment-related problems.
Ability to pay attention to detail, exercise good judgment, work without close supervision, meet deadlines and schedules, and work with constant interruptions.
Ability to perform significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

Prepare documentation such as daily mileage and vehicle condition reports, incident and accident reports, inspection records, and disciplinary or positive behavior reports.
Drive district vehicles to transport students on scheduled routes and to or from school and field trips safely and on time.
Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergencies to resolve the situation or recommend a resolution.
Communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, and dispatchers to convey or receive information.
Fuel and maintain assigned vehicles, including checking oil, water, and fuel.
Perform pre-trip inspections of fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, and exterior condition to ensure safe operation and compliance with state requirements.
Provide first aid as necessary to meet passengers’ immediate health care needs.
Monitor students and passengers during transit to maintain order and ensure their safety.
Maintain the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, including checking for vandalism and cleaning floors, windows, and seats.
Use nonviolent crisis prevention intervention techniques and restraints to de-escalate crisis situations and provide for the care, welfare, safety, and security of all.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.