School Van Driver – Keep Students Safe & On Time

Breckenridge Independent School District 846; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; Full time

Job description

Title: Shuttle Van Driver

Position Purpose
Under the general direction of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students to Fergus Falls for services.

Essential Functions:

• Safely drives a school suburbanon days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Inspects assigned vehicleon a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that van is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels vehicle as needed.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Communicates with parents and staff regarding problems and/or issues related to transportation.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Takes random drug tests.
• Attends and participates in defensive driving courses, trainings, and othermeetings regarding transportation.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:
License:

• Class D license (to drive school van)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Compensation:
Compensation:
Pay is $21.63 per hour. Hours will vary depending upon students' schedules but typically 7:15am to 3:30pm


ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR Chad Frederickson @ 218-643-5013
Compensation:

See Schedule on the school website under employment opportunities/master agreements

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR AT 218-643-5013