School Van Driver

North America Central School Bus; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Central School Bus is seeking a driver to safely transport students in a van on a regular route. A CDL is not required, and applicants should be able to work early morning hours and follow route sheets with attention to safety and student welfare.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading assistance, daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintaining professional conduct while communicating with school staff, parents, and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver's license and other permits as required. No CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of a van.
• 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 and clean exterior windows.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Early mornings

Independent work

Professional conduct

Dress professionally

Safety/compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 a van.
• 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