Van Chauffeur, Part Time

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time van chauffeur to transport students on regularly scheduled routes and at school activities. The role includes rapid responses to student needs, daily assignments that may change, and minor daily vehicle maintenance.

A valid PA class license is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. The position is a split shift, part-time role with duties that may include after-hours and athletic events transportation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate a passenger van safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of traffic laws in Pennsylvania.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and records keeping.
• Comfort using basic computer-based equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a passenger van on assigned routes to pick up and drop off students.
• Supervise students and maintain safety while in the vehicle.
• Perform light daily preventative maintenance and basic checks on the van.
• Maintain and complete vehicle records as required.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Traffic laws

Automotive knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PA class license to operate vehicle

Job description

Van Chauffeur, Part Time - (50032559)

Job Summary

This is transportation work driving a van for the School District. It is a split shift part-time position with assignments that change daily. A van driver provides rapid response to students to and from school on a regularly scheduled route, alternate sites during the school day, after hours, and school sponsored athletic functions. Performs minor daily preventative maintenance to the van as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provides critical support to transportation operations.
• Drives a passenger van to a number of assigned routes, picking up and discharging students at designated location; transports students on field trips.
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of students’ behavior while in the passenger van.
• Cleans and maintains the passenger van; may assist transportation mechanics in the daily maintenance of the passenger van which may include checking batteries, radiators and changing tires.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • he principles of automotive equipment operation.
  • the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • the component parts of automotive vehicles and their functions.
  • computer based equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • operate a vehicle safely and efficiently.
  • perform light manual tasks if required by work assignment.
  • understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • complete and maintain vehicle records.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment

Primary Location: The School District of Philadelphia

Job: Transportation

Organization: The School District of Philadelphia

Regular

Employee Status: Non-Management

Union Affiliation: 32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)

Job Posting: Sep 23, 2026, 5:24:03 PM

Unposting Date: Oct 24, 2026, 3:59:00 AM