Van driver

JOB SUMMARY            Picks up and delivers students to and from school in a manner that ensures their safety and promotes a positive attitude toward learning.  Projects a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude with community members, parents, students, and other employees.  Monitors the working condition of the van and completes necessary work orders as needed.  Completes daily inspections and paperwork.  Creates a positive rapport while ensuring safe transportation and the well-being of students. ASSIGNMENT 1.         CLBESP - 9 Month Position PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1.         The following duties are normal for this classification.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.             A.         Driving assigned van routes.  Transports students to and from school while ensuring their safety and well-being.             B.         Maintain order and discipline.  Writes necessary paperwork following discipline guidelines and delivers it to the Transportation Director. C.         Completes required visual inspection and mileage/maintenance records.  Monitors the working condition of the van, completes daily cleaning, and handles necessary paperwork as needed.  Completes inspections per district and DOT requirements.  Attends monthly safety meetings.             D.         Attends meetings.  Attends monthly driver's safety meetings, health and safety meetings,               and student disciplinary meetings within the district when necessary. CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE 1.         Physical Involvement             A.         Position requires extended periods of sitting; extended repetitive motions of steering and opening/shutting doors. 2.         Mental Involvement             A.         Position requires the ability to drive safely in all weather conditions, despite noise, distractions, and interruptions while in traffic, and complete the route correctly and safely within a time frame. This position requires dealing with some conflict resolution. WORKING CONDITIONS 1.         This position is subject to occasionally working in unfavorable weather conditions, contact with bodily fluids, and dealing with student temperaments.  Engine and student noise are a constant part of the position. Exposure to exhaust fumes can also be an issue. SUPERVISION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES 1.         Maintains order and discipline in the van while driving.  Follows the district's discipline plan.  This position initiates necessary documentation regarding student discipline to the Director of Transportation.  Position does not include supervision of other employees. QUALIFICATIONS         High School Diploma or equivalent. Defensive driving course and working knowledge of bus operations preferred. Ability to work with children. Certification/Licensure required:  Must be able to obtain a valid DOT physical and have less than three moving violations in the past five years. Must be able to obtain the certification in First Aid/CPR. Must complete the necessary application process and pass a criminal background check and drug  screening test recblid hqe000okdxi4hosz4d0bpkeyv9uel1

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