School Van Driver

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools Transportation in Westerly, RI is seeking a School Van Driver to transport students safely to and from school, starting immediately. The role is full-time, 30 hours per week, with a wage of $21.05 per hour.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, RI driver’s license (or ability to obtain one), and comply with all van-driver requirements. A safety-sensitive drug screening may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have RI Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.
• Compliance with all van driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned routes and stop to transport children to and from school while obeying all rules and regulations.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school vans.
• Communicate with the dispatcher via two-way radio during the route; provide updates and report delays or emergencies.
• Manage student behavior when occupants are in the van.
• Provide a written record of violations of student conduct to the Transportation Safety Coordinator.
• Keep the assigned van clean and maintain its schedule.
• Perform Pre and Post Trip DOT inspections for mechanical defects with the vehicle.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district trips.
• Transport only authorized students and staff.
• Report accidents and complete required reports.

Skills

Van driving experience

Motor vehicle laws

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

School Van Driver

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board , and Westerly Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5937339

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: School Van Driver

Location: Transportation

Class Title: Full Time- Non Exempt - Local 808

Effective Date:09/16/2026

Salary Range: $21.05

Hours per week: 30

Job Summary: Van Drivers play an integral part of our community and educational process. They are committed to safely transport students to and from school. Beginning and ending each school day by providing a supportive, caring and safe environment.

Responsibilities:

• Follows planned routes’ making scheduled stops to transport children to and from school while obeying all rules and regulations.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school vans.
• Communicates with the dispatcher via two-way radio during the route; provides updates to the dispatcher and reports delays, mechanical failure, emergencies, change in traffic patterns, or accidents.
• Manages student behavior when occupants are in the van.
• Provides a written record of violation of student conduct to the Transportation Safety Coordinator.
• Keep the assigned van clean.
• Keep to an assigned schedule.
• Perform a Pre and Post Trip DOT inspection for mechanical defects with assigned vehicle.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students and School Department staff.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Previous van driving experience is preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
• Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Van Driver requirements.
  • Must have RI Driver’s License or have the ability to get one

Please note: Applicants for safety-sensitive positions with the Westerly Public School District are required to complete a urinalysis drug test as part of the employment application process. This notice is provided to inform applicants of the District’s intent to include such testing in its hiring procedures.

Questions can be directed to: [e-mail]

Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.05 to $21.05 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]