Shuttle Van Driver

Breckenridge Independent School District 846; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 24,582 - 35,012; Part time

Job summary

Breckenridge Independent School District 846 seeks a Shuttle Van Driver responsible for safely transporting students to Fergus Falls. The driver will ensure vehicle safety and comply with district procedures regarding student supervision.

The ideal candidate should possess a Class D license and preferably a High School Diploma or GED. Pay is $21.63 per hour, with variable hours based on student schedules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school suburban following designated routes.
• Inspects assigned vehicle prior to transporting passengers.
• Maintains order and discipline among students during transport.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class D license

Job description

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 suburban on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Inspects assigned vehicle on 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 other meetings 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

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

Any questions, please contact the Transportation Supervisor Chad Frederickson at 218‑643‑5013.