Transportation Van (TYPE 10) Driver

PURPOSE

To improve student achievement by transporting students to and from school and school related activities and non-profit organizations. Drivers who serve as standby drivers, to assist other drivers and support personnel as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor. Methods of performing tasks are outlined or explained in general terms and a supervisor reviews work at regular intervals during progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB - May include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Drives a school activity vehicle on an assigned route in all weather conditions; communicates with dispatcher enroute as necessary.
2. Loads and unloads students at specific stops on an established time schedule. Provides students a safe and nurturing environment.
3. Conducts vehicle pre and post trip inspections as prescribed by law.
4. Reports mechanical difficulties according to District prescribed QAM process.
5. Completes forms and reports as assigned, i.e., driving hours, student counts, stop times, trip sheets and mileage reports.
6. Maintains vehicle to provide safe and hygienic atmosphere, inside and out.
7. Drives vehicle on special trips in or outside District boundaries.
8. Maintains discipline and reports discipline issues to appropriate staff; attends student-parent meetings regarding discipline matters, as required.
9. Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
10. Performs related duties consistent with job description and assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. State and federal laws, regulations and District QAMs governing the operation of a Transportation Van (Type 10) Driver.
2. Traffic signs and devices.
3. Safe motor vehicle driving techniques.
4. State and district rules regarding traffic safety, passenger loading and unloading, and student discipline.
5. Proper use of communication devices such as radios and other equipment.
6. How to use electronic and varying types of printed city and highway maps.

Ability to:

1. Operate vehicles in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road, and traffic conditions; and to recognize when conditions are unsafe for vehicle operation.
2. Maintain appropriate decorum with students of multicultural, language, age, emotional, and behavioral differences.
3. Learn specific routes, complete scheduled routes in a timely manner, and adjust to periodic changes in schedules and routes.
4. Operate vehicle for extended periods of time for over-the-road special activity trips and to drive safely in unfamiliar surroundings varying from congested city streets to mountain and rural roadways.
5. Maintain safe and appropriate atmosphere among students while they are being transported and communicate discipline issues to appropriate administrators.
6. Recognize potential mechanical and safety equipment problems and file reports as designated in QAM procedures.
7. Write legibly; and to make clear, brief, factual written and oral reports.
8. Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate licensure and certification.
9. Communicate orally and in writing in English.
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is appropriate. A representative way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

Experience:

Three years of experience driving personal and/or commercial vehicles.

Training:

High school diploma, GED, OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain, following a period of training, licenses necessary for operating a school activity vehicle and have a safe driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Driving in all weather conditions, seated in a vehicles of various makes or models. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions and hazardous traffic and/or driving conditions. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud.

High level of contact with students and interaction with District personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Regular climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, walking and crouching. Frequent reaching, handling, fingering, talking and hearing. Vision: Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, color vision and peripheral vision.

Strength: Medium-Heavy – Exert force to 50- 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, up to 10 pounds frequently. i.e., lifting tire chains. May involve significant stand/walk/carry/push/pull.