Substitute Van Driver

Greencastle-Antrim School District; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Greencastle-Antrim School District is looking for a Substitute Van Driver responsible for the safe transportation of students in a van no more than 9 passengers. Duties include picking up children from various locations, ensuring safety during loading/unloading, and maintaining vehicle hygiene and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate must have a Commercial Driver’s License with 'S' endorsement and a valid Driver’s License. A high school education and 6–12 months of work experience in pupil transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Commercial Driver's License with 'S' endorsement.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• 6–12 months of experience in pupil transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students in a van.
• Follow prescribed routes and schedules for pickups.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Safe transportation of students

Adherence to safety rules

Route management

Confidentiality maintenance

Vehicle inspection skills

Education

High School Education

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License with 'S' endorsement

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Substitute Van Driver

Position Type: Substitute
Date Posted: 8/12/2020
Location: Greencastle Antrim School District

• Safe transportation of students in a van carrying no more than 9 passengers.
• Picks up children at various locations and transports them to and from school according to prescribed route and schedule.
• May provide transportation for field trips and other school-sponsored activities as assigned.
• Ensures student safety by adhering to safety rules when loading/unloading, ensuring seat belt use, and providing assistance to students with disabilities or those requiring help to enter or exit the vehicle.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and district laws, regulations, and policies applicable to this position.
• Follows all posted speed limits and safe driving practices.
• Makes use of discipline techniques as appropriate and reports student misconduct to the proper authority.
• Maintains confidentiality of District information, including student data.
• Keeps an up-to-date route schedule, student roster, student counts, mileage reports, and an emergency information sheet for each student in the vehicle.
• Timely submits required documentation or reports on passenger numbers, trips, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Ensures transportation of only authorized passengers and discharges them only at authorized stops.
• Physically checks vehicle at end of route to ensure no children remain.
• Maintains a good relationship with students, parents/guardians, bus aides, monitors, and district transportation personnel.
• Exercises responsible leadership when working with students.
• Conducts and documents daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle, checking fluids, air pressure gauges, temperature gauges, and other systems.
• Maintains vehicle log and performs daily fueling and cleaning, including windows, trash removal, and floor cleaning.
• Observes mandatory safety regulations and follows the preventative maintenance program; reports malfunctioning equipment and mechanical failures promptly.
• Reports any accident with complete information and names of all pupils on board.
• Attends trainings as directed or required by law and conducts mandatory emergency evacuation and safety drills.
• Enforces regulations against smoking or eating in the vehicle.

Licenses and Certifications

• Commercial Driver’s License with “S” endorsement
• Valid Driver’s License

Requirements

• High School Education
• Work Experience: 6–12 months in pupil transportation
• 100% Pupil Transportation