Van Chauffeur, Part Time

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time van driver for transportation of students on regularly scheduled routes and field trips. This role includes a split shift with assignments changing daily, and occasional after-hours events, with some daily maintenance of the van required.

The driver must adhere to Pennsylvania traffic laws, operate a passenger van safely, and maintain vehicle records. High school diploma and PA license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PA Class license to operate a motor vehicle prior to appointment and during tenure.

Responsibilities

• Drive a passenger van on designated routes, pick up and discharge students; transport on field trips.
• Provide supervision or assistance with student behavior in the van.
• Perform light daily maintenance and record-keeping for the van and related equipment.
• Support transportation operations and safety procedures.

Skills

Vehicle operation

PA traffic laws

Automotive basics

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

Disclaimer

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.

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

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 23, 2026, 1:24:03 PM

Union Affiliation

32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)

Unposting Date

Oct 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM