Van Driver

Ellington Board of Education; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Public Schools is seeking a Van Driver to transport students on district routes in Ellington, Connecticut. Pay is $19.42 per hour, full-time, with a focus on safety and reliable service.

Applicants must have a CT driver’s license, pass DOT physical and drug testing, and hold or be willing to obtain a V Endorsement; CDL with PS endorsement is accepted. Duty includes inspections, safe transport, and occasional paperwork.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut driver's license.
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug testing.
• Must have PS endorsement or be willing to obtain endorsement from the school district.
• CDL license with PS endorsement will also be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily pre-trip inspections, fueling, and keep vehicle clean.
• Safely transport students to and from school while following laws and regulations.
• Occasionally complete related paperwork about student conduct/behavior.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

PS endorsement

CDL license

Job description

Van Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916780

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 06, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Pay: $19.42 per hour

Job description:

Ellington Public Schools is seeking applications for a student transportation van driver. Successful candidate will transport Ellington student(s) on in and out of district runs.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a valid Connecticut driver's license. Must be able to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug testing. Must have V Endorsement or be willing to with the school district to obtain endorsement.

A CDL license with a PS endorsement will also be accepted.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Completing daily required Pre-Trip inspections, fueling and keeping vehicle clean.
• Safely transporting students to and from school in a manner that ensures their safety; promoting a positive attitude toward learning; following all laws, rules and regulations.
• Occasionally complete additional paperwork related to student conduct/behavior

Physical Effort Required:

• This position requires extended periods of sitting, extended repetitive motions of steering.
• Must be awake and alert at all times while driving.

Mental Effort Required:

• Position requires ability to drive safely in all weather conditions, despite noise, distractions and interruptions while in traffic; complete route correctly and safely within a time frame.
• This position requires dealing with some conflict resolution.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Julie Warren
• 47 Main St
• Ellington, Connecticut 06029-3341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]