School Van Driver

North-America-Central-School-Bus; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking a dedicated driver to safely transport students on a regular route. No CDL is required, and candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and the appropriate permits required by state or local regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, student assistance, and effective communication with families and school staff. The job requires reading route sheets, performing pre-trip inspections, and maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor while working early

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with students, parents, and school staff.
• Availability for early morning shifts and the ability to work without constant supervision.
• Professional and respectful demeanor in a school transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route on a school transportation vehicle.
• Reads street signs, route sheets, and maps.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van.
• Assists students with loading and unloading.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Participates in safety meetings and trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Early morning hours

Professional attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license & permits as required

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