Van Driver

Sourcewell; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourcewell is seeking a dedicated Driver in Cass Lake, Minnesota, responsible for picking up and delivering students. This position emphasizes safety and creating a positive environment. Applicants must maintain van condition and complete daily inspections while interacting with students and staff positively.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, be certified in First Aid/CPR, and complete a defensive driving course. A valid DOT physical is required, with restrictions on moving violations. This role doesn't include supervision of others but requires discipline maintenance during transport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must complete a defensive driving course and have knowledge of bus operations.
• Ability to work effectively with children is essential.
• Certification/Licensure: valid DOT physical, and less than three moving violations in the past five years.
• Will need to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening test.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers students safely and promotes a positive attitude towards learning.
• Maintains order and discipline in the van during transportation.
• Completes daily inspections and necessary paperwork.
• Attends monthly safety meetings and other needed meetings related to student discipline.

Skills

Driving safely in all weather conditions

Maintaining order and discipline

Conflict resolution

Effective interaction with children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Defensive driving course

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Picks up and delivers students to and from school in a manner that ensures their safety and promotes a positive attitude toward learning. Projects a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude with community members, parents, students, and other employees. Monitors the working condition of the van and completes necessary work orders as needed. Completes daily inspections and paperwork. Creates a positive rapport while ensuring safe transportation and the well-being of students.

Assignment

Performance Responsibilities

• Driving assigned van routes. Transports students to and from school while ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Maintain order and discipline. Write necessary paperwork following discipline guidelines and deliver it to the Transportation Director.
• Complete required visual inspection and mileage/maintenance records. Monitor the working condition of the van, complete daily cleaning, and handle necessary paperwork as needed. Complete inspections per district and DOT requirements. Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Attend meetings. Attend monthly driver's safety meetings, health and safety meetings, and student disciplinary meetings within the district when necessary.

Critical Skills/Expertise

• Physical Involvement: Position requires extended periods of sitting; extended repetitive motions of steering and opening/shutting doors.
• Mental Involvement: Position requires the ability to drive safely in all weather conditions, despite noise, distractions, and interruptions while in traffic, and complete the route correctly and safely within a time frame. Position requires dealing with some conflict resolution.

Working Conditions

This position is subject to occasionally working in unfavorable weather conditions, contact with bodily fluids, and dealing with student temperaments. Engine and student noise are a constant part of the position. Exposure to exhaust fumes can also be an issue.

Supervision of Other Employees

Maintains order and discipline in the van while driving. Follows the district's discipline plan. This position initiates necessary documentation regarding student discipline to the Director of Transportation. Position does not include supervision of other employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Defensive driving course and working knowledge of bus operations preferred.
• Ability to work with children.
• Certification/Licensure required: Must be able to obtain a valid DOT physical and have less than three moving violations in the past five years.
• Must be able to obtain the certification in First Aid/CPR.
• Must complete the necessary application process and pass a criminal background check and drug screening test.