Class E Van Driver

Laurel Public Schools; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurel Public Schools is seeking part-time Class E Van Drivers for daily AM and/or PM routes for the 2026-2027 school year. Regular routes run about 4 hours daily (2 hours AM and 2 hours PM) with a starting wage of $17.50 per hour. Open Until Filled.

Contact Transportation Director for details. Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, Montana Class E license, First Aid/CPR, and successful completion of background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Dependability and reliable work history with a good driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pre-employment drug test clearance required.
• DOT medical exam clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a passenger van on an assigned route per schedule with caution and professionalism.
• Boards and discharges student passengers safely and maintains order.
• Enforces district safety policies and aims for an accident-free workplace.
• Maintains district policies for transportation and prepares daily reports.
• Completes required training, meetings, and safety drills as needed.
• Reports hazards to the transportation director immediately.
• Complies with state motor vehicle and education codes related to transporting students.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Laurel School District is seeking both part time Class E Van Drivers for daily a.m. and/or p.m. routes, for the 2026-2027 school year. Regular routes run approximately 4 hours per day (2 hours AM and 2 hours PM). This is a Level IV position with a beginning wage of $17.50 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities
• Possession of valid Montana driver's license (class E)
• Holds valid basic First Aid and CPR certificates. This requirement shall be governed by rules and regulations established by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, provided such rules may suspend the requirement for a reasonable period of time where there has been inadequate opportunity for securing the first aid course and certification
• Minimum of five years of licensed driving and at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and follow all other rules of drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to pass a DOT medical exam.
• Prior to first day of employment, fingerprints, background checks, and other district requirements must be complete.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a passenger van or transportation vehicle over an assigned route in accordance with an established schedule, while exercising extreme caution and professionalism through a variety of weather and road conditions.
• Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner and prepares student discipline citations as needed.
• Adheres to all rules/regulations as established in the district safety policy and strives to maintain an accident-free work place.
• Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains order on the passenger van.
• Prepares daily reports/paperwork related to job assignment.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Participates in training, workshops and meetings as necessary.
• Conducts routine vehicle safety
• Maintains awareness of work environment and immediately notifies transportation director of any potential hazards observed.
• Reports accidents or injuries to the transportation director immediately.
• Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to driving and transporting students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER

Class E Van Driver

Laurel Public Schools Transportation Building - Laurel, Montana Open in Google Maps

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Zada Stamper , Transportation Director
• Transportation Building
• Phone: [phone] ext 3579
• Email: [e-mail]