Centralia- Motor Pool/Van Driver(Transportation) 26-27

Sylvania; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sylvania in Washington state is seeking a school bus van driver to transport students on scheduled routes and special trips using district vehicles. The role requires adherence to all safety rules and district policies.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, a valid WA driver's license, five years of driving experience, and the ability to pass physicals and background checks. Proactive, patient, and service-oriented attitudes are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five years driving experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a physical examination from a licensed health care provider.
• Possession or ability to obtain a first aid card.
• Ability to pass a federal and state background check.
• Ability to maintain a driving record with limited major violations.
• Ability to effective communication and customer-service oriented.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices and maintain records.
• Knowledge of area streets and learning ability.
• Ability to learn emergency evacuation techniques and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Transports students in a school van/car in accordance with all applicable laws and district policies.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Responds to inquiries from students, families, and school personnel regarding transportation services.
• Reports observations and incidents in accordance with district policies.
• Ensures students and other passengers are safe and secure during transport.
• Informs, teaches, and enforces behavior expectations of all passengers.
• Assists students during loading/unloading in normal and emergency situations.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills in line with OSPI policies.
• Develops relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Attend trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safe driving

Effective communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports to

Director of Transportation

Location

Transportation

Bargaining Unit

Public School Employees’

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

School bus van drivers ensure the safe transport of students on schedules routes and/or special trips including utilizing school district owned vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years driving experience
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a physical examination from a licensed health care provider
• Possession or ability to obtain a first aid card
• Ability to pass a federal and state background check
• Possession of a driving record free of all major violations such as a DUI or negligent driving with a limited number of minor violations
• Ability to problem solve by identifying issues and creating action plans
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code, including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to adhere to safety practices, understand applicable codes, policies, and regulations, and maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of area streets and locations or ability to learn
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques or ability to learn
• Knowledge of health standards and hazards or ability to learn
• Ability to utilize wheelchair tie-downs, child safety seats, and lifts
• Ability to perform non-technical tasks with the ability to enhance skills over time
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Successful experience working with diverse individuals
• Successful experience working with adolescents

Essential Functions

• Transports students in a school van/car in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Responds to inquiries from students, families, and school personnel regarding transportation services
• Reports observations and/or incidents (discipline, accidents, etc.) in accordance with school district policies and procedures
• Ensures students and other passengers are safe and secure during transport
• Informs, teaches, and enforces behavior expectations of all passengers
• Assists students and other passengers in the proper procedures during the loading and unloading of van/car during both normal transit and emergency situations
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills in accordance with OSPI policies
• Redirects student behavior appropriately
• Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with students, families, and other staff
• Attend trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Salary

$20.74 - $25.51 per hour, depending on experience

Work schedule

5.5 hours per day. 192 days per year.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 sick leave days
• 3 personal days
• health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• State retirement
• other fringe benefits as outlined in the Public School Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement