School Van Driver

North-America-Central-School-Bus; Chisholm (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking a driver to safely transport passengers in a van on regular routes. A CDL is not required. The role includes pre-trip/post-trip inspections, assisting students, and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students.

The driver will read route sheets and maps, participate in safety meetings, and maintain vehicle cleanliness. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Ability to learn and follow a route sheet/electronic routing device.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver; ensures safe operation of the vehicle.
• Reads street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van, including child checks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Route sheets

Electronic routing device

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Tools

Electronic routing device

Job description

Job Purpose: Primary responsibility is to safely transport passengers in a van. No CDL required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the van, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the van including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the van.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management.
• Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver's license & other state or local permits as required. No CDL Required.

Requirements & Expectations:

Good verbal communication skills.

• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):

• Ability to successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• Dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Walking Crossing lot and, around exterior of van.
• Sitting Up to 2-3 hours
• Climbing Steps in and out of van, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection, multiple times a day
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detecting problems with passengers on van, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
• Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs and checking for sleeping
• Ability to read street signs, route sheets
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable