Mon-Fri School Transportation Van Driver

Pathfinder, Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. is seeking a driver responsible for transporting clients to and from their quarters to designated destinations on a Monday–Friday split-shift schedule. The role requires vigilance for safety, coordination with staff and guardians, and adherence to transport policies.

Candidate must have a valid driver's license, be able to drive Pathfinder vehicles in Arkansas, and pass background checks and drug screening. Salary is $14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Physically able to drive to various locations in Arkansas and drive Pathfinder vehicle.
• Must pass background checks and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all activity on the van during routes.
• Works cooperatively with staff operations, supervisors, parents, guardians and maintenance personnel.
• Enforces departmental policy pertaining to transporting passengers.
• Becomes familiar with the type of vehicle being operated.
• Anticipates daily needs such as tissue, paper towels, gas and seating capacity for the route.
• Maintains records as needed and releases to transportation/client coordinator as required.
• Releases to maintenance section in writing any vehicle problems.
• Maintains communications with the transportation office to keep client information current.
• Coordinates efforts to ensure all route duties are performed.
• Ensures safety procedures for personnel and vehicles and verifies riders are removed and checked in after route.
• Reports issues to transportation office and to parents/guardians.
• Develops good driver/client relationships with courtesy, tact and kindness.
• Moves child safety seats between vehicles as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Pathfinder, Inc. is seeking a driver responsible for transporting clients to and from their quarters to designated destinations on a Monday–Friday split-shift schedule. The role requires vigilance for safety, coordination with staff and guardians, and adherence to transport policies.

Candidate must have a valid driver's license, be able to drive Pathfinder vehicles in Arkansas, and pass background checks and drug screening. Salary is $14.00 per hour.