Van Driver-Transportation Pos#30011633

Santee School DistrictSantee, CA
4h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Transportation Director, the Van Driver position will transport students and/or staff to and from school, field trips, and other locations as directed; provide supervision and direction to passengers. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in the Van Driver classification transport students and staff in a van to/from school and other related events.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of safe driving practices and techniques.
  • Basic understanding of State laws, rules and regulations and Education Code sections pertaining pupil transportation.
  • Requires knowledge of and understanding how to apply first aid practices.
  • Requires effective communication skills.
  • Geography of the school district and other district’s served.
  • School district map indicating all facilities and established routes between.
  • Proper handling of hazardous materials.
  • Ability to perform all of the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
  • Drive a van safely and efficiently while keeping to well-established schedules.
  • Maintain order among students, both while driving and at bus stops.
  • Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action.
  • Maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
  • Learn designated van route, including stops and traffic hazards.
  • Maintain required records.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, public, and staff members.
  • Successfully complete bus driver operator certification, including passenger endorsement, for all district busses within eleven (11) months of initial employment.
  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Successful and safe experience driving a large vehicle
  • Clean DMV driving record.
  • Requires valid Class C Driver's License and clean DMV driving record.
  • Must be able to qualify for district vehicle insurance.
  • First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a district van over designated routes according to established time schedules. Transport students and staff on various field trips and other school or district related trips.
  • Pick up and drop off general education and special education students at designated stops; assure orderly and safe loading and unloading of passengers.
  • Inspect vehicle prior to operation for safety purposes and report defects and need for repairs; refuel; check oil level, hoses and belts; perform regular safety checks on vehicles as directed.
  • Maintain cleanliness of windows, mirrors and floors of assigned vehicle on a daily basis.
  • Maintain daily routine records and reports including vehicle condition reports & trip sheets.
  • Communicate with school staff and parents regarding passenger behavior as needed.
  • Transporting of passengers may require driving on county roads, freeways and city streets day and night and in different weather conditions.
  • May transport other materials in district vehicles such as luggage to 6th grade camp.
  • Maintain order and safety among students in the vehicle, following district policies regarding the discipline of children.
  • Provides assistance to students requiring booster or other seating apparatus. Provides seating assistance to students and others with strength and mobility needs.
  • Instruct students and others on proper vehicle behavior and emergency procedures.
  • During times when vehicles are not in use, perform generalized cleaning activities in the Transportation Department.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code as related to vehicle driving and transporting of students.
  • Serve as a substitute Bus Driver I once certification has been obtained.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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