Van Driver

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CalPERS retirement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is hiring a Van Driver to transport students, families and staff in a 9-passenger vehicle across designated routes. You will load/unload, maintain safety, and keep detailed logs while following district policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver’s license, a safe driving record, and First-Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of appointment. 20+ hours weekly with potential 10- or 11-month terms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of paid experience operating a motor vehicle; van experience preferred.
• Valid California Class C (or higher) driver's license with clean driving record; First-Aid/CPR card within 60 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and staff in a 9-passenger district van to and from schools and other locations.
• Load and unload passengers and equipment; ensure safety and proper behavior during rides.
• Inspect vehicle daily for safety, report issues, and document routes and incidents.
• Maintain up-to-date transportation reports/logs and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist passengers with disabilities and provide basic first-aid if needed.

Skills

Safe driving

First-Aid knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Mobile data terminal

Transportation software

Job description

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE:

• Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10-month or 11-month basis - salary and paid time off for 10-month or 11-month positions will be adjusted accordingly.
• Assigned Hours: At least 20 hours per week. Assigned hours are dependent on designated driving routes.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Van Driver operates a District van or motor vehicle with a capacity of up to 9 passengers to transport students, their families, and/or staff to and from schools, offices, and other locations as scheduled.

Typical duties include:

• Transports passengers to and from various locations as scheduled.
• Loads and unloads passengers’ supplies and equipment from the District van or motor vehicle.
• Maintains proper passenger behavior and safe riding practices in the van or motor vehicle.
• Checks and verifies for route changes, maintains route schedules, and submits daily transportation reports and logs.
• Maintains, files, and logs required operational reports to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Inspects the assigned van or motor vehicle daily prior to and at the end of each run for mechanical condition affecting safety of operation, physical condition, and to ensure that no passengers remain in the van or motor vehicle.
• Cleans, disinfects, washes, and polishes the van or motor vehicle’s interior; checks tires, fuel and fluid levels of the van or motor vehicle and has it serviced when necessary.
• Makes minor emergency repairs and reports mechanical malfunctions or other needed repairs to supervisor and/or appropriate personnel.
• Reports van or vehicle incidents, collisions, and service interruptions promptly by radio and in writing.
• Renders first-aid to passengers and operates fire extinguishers when necessary.
• Instructs passengers of vehicle evacuation procedures.

Note: This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To the extent permitted by law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time, as long as such addition or change is reasonably related to existing duties. **To view the complete class description, visit us at Van Driver - Class Description .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

EXPERIENCE:
Six months of paid experience operating a motor vehicle. Experience driving a passenger van is preferable.

SPECIAL:

• A satisfactory driving record as obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• A valid Class C driver’s or higher (Class A or Class B) license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
• A valid First-Aid and CPR/AED card or certificate, issued by an authorized agency, must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Employees in this class may be required to work varying shifts.
• Must comply with District and Transportation Services Division policies as it pertains to Drug and Alcohol testing to maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to reach overhead and safely lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and to assist passengers with disabilities on and off the van and motor vehicle
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education and experience requirement, transcripts, diplomas and/ or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, you MUST upload your diploma/degree/certificates (i.e. scan or take a picture of your diploma/degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile under “My Uploaded Documents.” Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved- foreign - transcript -evaluating-agencies

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for Van Driver will have working knowledge of:

• California Motor Vehicle Code and traffic ordinances of local governmental agencies within the District boundaries
• Minor van and vehicle repairs and adjustments
• First-aid practices

The ideal candidate forVan Driver will have the ability to:

• Drive a 9-passenger van and motor vehicle safely and efficiently in heavy metropolitan traffic in accordance with the requirements of transportation schedules and traffic laws
• Promote and maintain passenger safety and proper behavior in a van and motor vehicle
• Act quickly and appropriately in emergencies
• Administer First Aid and CPR as needed
• Relate effectively with students, their families, and staff
• Work effectively with District personnel
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Operate two-way radio equipment in accordance with applicable regulations
• Operate a mobile data terminal
• Operate a computer workstation to access transportation software

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a preplanned employment assessment schedule.

The selection process MAY consist of one or more of the following: a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Written Test, Technical Project, Writing Project, and/or a Technical interview.

Application materials (your candidate profile, resume and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘My LAUSD Career’ section of our website at https://www.lausdjobs.org .

The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process. Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

IMPORTANT NOTE:Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call [phone] for more information.Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call [phone] for more information.

If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contactMonica Topete at [e-mail] .

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

In accordance with California Education Code 44051, applicants are required to provide a complete list of their previous educational employers, including school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, state special school, or diagnostic center, regardless of the length of employment and including temporary employment. Reference information will be solicited from these employers to determine whether applicants have been the subject of any credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or disciplinary actions involving egregious misconduct during their employment.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, [phone].

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates whopass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessmentscore. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list.Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be usedto fill open positions in related job classifications.

LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch