School Transportation Driver/Van Driver

Victor Central School District; Victor (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Victor Central School District seeks a School Transportation Driver to operate small passenger vehicles for transporting students and staff, conduct safety inspections, and ensure secure, orderly car rides. The role requires a valid NYS Class C license, high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to pass a medical exam.

Expect responsibilities across safety checks, documentation, and responsive support to the Director of Transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or higher.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Qualified to be employed as a School Transportation Driver per Civil Service and NYS guidelines.
• Possession of a valid Class C NYS Driver's license with endorsements, maintained during tenure.
• Ability to pass a qualifying physical exam.
• Demonstrate good eye-hand-foot coordination and spatial perception for safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as needed.
• Follow directives (written, oral, electronic).
• Regular use of school email.
• Operates small passenger vehicles to transport students and staff as scheduled.
• Conducts daily vehicle safety and operational inspections.
• Maintains proper student behavior and orderly conduct in the vehicle.
• Assists students to enter/exit the vehicle, including those needing supervision.
• Reports mechanical defects or unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps the assigned vehicle clean and orderly.
• Completes daily logs on mileage, student counts, incidents, and vehicle condition.
• Observes all regulations and traffic laws for safe operation of vehicles.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills and responds to emergencies.
• Maintains data security and confidentiality of information.
• Operates in a respectful, responsible manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attendance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Qualifications:

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or higher.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment (Per 8 NYCRR § 156.3(b)(2)).
• Qualified to be employed as a School Transportation Driver per Civil Service, NYS Education Department guidelines, and 8 NYCRR § 156.3(b)(4).
• Possession of a valid Class C New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license with appropriate restrictions and endorsements at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
• Ability to pass a qualifying physical exam.
• Demonstrate good eye-hand-foot coordination and good spatial perception to enable good judgment of distance for safe and precise passing, braking, and parking.

Responsibilities:

Shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Attend meetings as needed.
• Follow directives (written, oral, electronic).
• Regular use of school email.
• Operates small passenger vehicles (vans/cars) to safely transport students and/or school personnel to and from school, extracurricular activities, athletic events, field trips, appointments, and other authorized activities according to established routes and time schedules.
• Conducts daily vehicle safety and operational inspections including checking tires, lights, fuel, oil, fluid levels, and general vehicle condition.
• Maintains proper student behavior and orderly conduct in the vehicle while driving.
• Assists students to get in and out of the vehicle as necessary, including students requiring specialized supervision or accommodations.
• Notifies Director of Transportation and appropriate school personnel of any mechanical defects, maintenance needs, accidents, unsafe conditions, or hazardous road/bridge conditions.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean and orderly, including interior cleaning, windshields, windows, and mirrors.
• Completes daily record sheets and logs relating to mileage, student counts, incidents, vehicle condition, and required reports.
• Observes all rules, regulations, policies, traffic laws, and procedures regarding qualifications, safe operation of vehicles, and personal characteristics.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills and responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintains data security as applicable and maintains confidentiality with staff, student, and family information.
• Operates in a respectful, responsible manner.
• Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Starting Salary: $21.10 per hour,as per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the CSEA Unit