School Van Driver - Blue Valley at Assisted Transportation Overland Park, KS

Assisted Transportation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A transportation service provider in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Transportation Specialist to safely transport students. This role offers flexible scheduling, part-time and full-time hours, and pays between $17-$19 an hour. Candidates must be at least 23 years old with a valid driver’s license. Benefits include vision, dental, and life insurance, along with paid training. Ideal for those who enjoy working with children and making a positive community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Minimum of one-year professional driving experience preferred but not required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with proper class and endorsements.
• Pass a company sponsored DOT Physical Exam, Drug Screen, and TB Test.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and other outings.
• Assist students in and out of the vehicle.
• Complete Daily Driving Logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports accurately.

Skills

Safe transportation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Position Description

The Transportation Specialist provides specialized transportation services for students requiring transportation in the Blue Valley School District. The primary responsibility of this position is to safely transport students to and from school, work, and other activities.

Employment Requirements

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Minimum of one-year professional driving experience preferred but not required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper class and endorsements.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record as evidenced on MVR.
• Pass a company sponsored DOT Physical Exam, Drug Screen, and TB Test.
• Pass Criminal Background Checks.
• Pass Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid certification.

Essential job functions

• Safely transport students to and from school and other outings as required.

• Assist students in and out of the vehicle.
• Load, unload and secure students.
• Escort students, if required, to their destination location.
• Complete Daily Driving Logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports as needed accurately and timely.
• Maintains vehicle by keeping it clean, fueled and report maintenance issues immediately.
• Utilize company provided electronics per company guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with internal and external contacts.
• Comply with company guidelines and traffic law.
• Perform all job functions in a professional and reliable manner.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested.

Demands of the Job

• Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., day, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
• Works alone, with, and around others.
• Minimal lifting, walking and stepping up and down into/from a van.
• Hearing, listening, seeing, and speaking clearly.
• Use hands, fingers, and feet.
• Competent reading and legible writing.
• Analyzing, problem solving, using good judgement and decision-making.

Benefits

• Enjoy working with children of all ages
• Provide a valuable service to the community
• Part-time and full-time hours
• Flexible schedules
• No weekends, holidays and major holidays
• Average 3-6 students per vehicle
• Paid training
• Weekly pay
• $17-$19 per hour
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities foreemployee referral bonuses

Assisted Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Retirees and Minorities are encouraged to apply.