Van Driver

ServingSchools; Union (ME); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Maine is seeking a School Van Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, field trips, and residential neighborhoods.

The role reports to the Transportation Director and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Maine driver’s license with an excellent driving record, and the ability to interact well with students, staff and the community. A CHRC, annual physical, and adherence to drug-testing policies are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) required.
• Valid Maine driver’s license with excellent driving record.
• Pass annual physical.
• Comply with RSU 40's drug testing policies.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to interact well with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and communicate as necessary.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Follow all mandatory safety regulations.
• Supervise students and maintain discipline in the vehicle for safety.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean.
• Understand routes to maintain schedule effectively and efficiently.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.

Skills

Excellent driving record

Interacting with students

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Title: School Van Driver

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• Valid Maine driver's license with excellent driving record
• Pass annual physical
• Comply with RSU 40's drug testing policies
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to interact well with students, staff and community

Reports to: Transportation Director

Job Goal: To provide safe, clean and efficient transportation of students

Essential Functions

• Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing as necessary
• Obey all traffic laws
• Follow all mandatory safety regulations
• Supervise and maintain discipline of students in the vehicle to ensure safety and report all discipline issues to the building administrator
• Keep assigned vehicle clean
• Interpret directions and understand assigned route in order to maintain schedule effectively and efficiently
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, and report defects on appropriate form and transportation director notified
• Notify the transportation director in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• Transport only authorized students, staff and chaperones
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Follow all district policies
• Participate in professional growth activities in order to have the knowledge required to perform the job successfully
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Demonstrate a respect for the legal and human rights of students and staff
• Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Transportation Director in accordance with policy.

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.