Van Driver

Linn-Mar Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn-Mar Community School District is seeking a Van Driver to transport students and staff safely along designated routes between schools and other locations on schedule. The role requires strict adherence to time and safety protocols and the ability to manage students in a transport setting.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain clean interiors, follow district policies and traffic laws, and participate in required training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age preceding the opening of the school year.
• Hold a valid Iowa Class D Chauffeur license (with passenger endorsement), or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to read maps and communicate effectively with students, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Operate District vehicles to transport students and/or staff on assigned routes following time schedules.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff and community.
• Obey all Federal/State laws, traffic laws and regulations; Board Policies, and Administrative Regulations and/or rules.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and submit inspection forms.
• Maintain safety precautions and operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow safety rules as students/staff board and exit vehicles and cross streets.
• Implement student management/behavior strategies and train riders on safety regulations.
• Communicate/report student behavior issues and any unusual situations to the Transportation Manager.
• Operate all assigned communication equipment in a timely and professional manner.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation for passenger comfort.
• Keep District vehicle interiors clean for passengers.
• Participate in required District training.
• Report any equipment damage, accidents, and injuries immediately to the Transportation Manager.
• Prepare emergency evacuation plans and perform evacuation drills.

Skills

Safe driving

Time management

Communication skills

Reading maps

Attention to safety

Tools

Iowa Class D Chauffeur license (with passenger endorsement)

Job description

Position Title: Van Driver

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Transportation

Summary (Job Goal):

Ensure the safe and orderly transportation of District students and/or staff while operating District school vehicles to and from schools or other designated locations over specified routes according to specific time schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Operate District vehicles to transport students and/or staff to and from assigned routes, following strict time schedules.
• 2. Provide a safe and secure environment (physically and emotionally) for students, staff and community.
• 3. Obey all Federal/State laws, traffic laws and regulations; Board Policies, and Administrative Regulations and/or rules.
• 4. Perform daily pre and post-trip inspections and submit completed designated inspection forms for each route/trip to ensure the safety of assigned District vehicle and passengers.
• 5. Maintain safety precautions and operate assigned District vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• 6. Follow safety rules as students and/or staff are boarding and exiting District vehicles, and as they cross streets near stops.
• 7. Implement appropriate student management/behavior strategies. Trains students/riders on safety regulations and District policies/expectations.
• 8. Communicate/report student behavior issues and all questionable situations or out-of-the ordinary situations to the Transportation Manager and/or appropriate authority for counsel.
• 9. Appropriately operate all assigned communication equipment in a timely and professional manner.
• 10. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems in District vehicles for passenger comfort.
• 11. Keep District vehicle interiors clean for passengers.
• 12. Participate in required District training.
• 13. Report any equipment damage, accidents, and injuries (staff or student) immediately to the Transportation Manager and/or appropriate authority.
• 14. Prepares emergency evacuation plans and performs semi-annual evacuation drills.
• 15. Other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards:

• 1. Quality of work (Ensures the safe, orderly transportation of District students/staff while operating District school vehicles to/from schools or other designated locations over specified routes according to specific time schedules.)
• 2. Quantity of work (The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; accountable for own fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks)
• 3. Knowledge of job (Job methods, procedures, practices and responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning)
• 4. Creativity/Problem solving (Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks)
• 5. Interpersonal skills (Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and District customers)
• 6. Dependability (Reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; completes work accurately and in a timely fashion; stable and calm in a crisis or emergency; works independently)
• 7. Professional appearance (Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and “professional”)
• 8. Organizational skills (Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity)
• 9. Safety (Provides safety and security for self and others through following proper safety procedures at all times)
• 10. Written/Verbal communication (Conveys information and ideas accurately and courteously to clearly met the needs of the staff/students/visitors, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly)
• 11. Managing change/adaptability (Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change. Adapts to changes in schedule and work assignments)
• 12. Professional approach (Professional, positive and helpful approach with visitors and District employees. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand internal and external customer requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory)
• 13. Flexibility (Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures and procedures. Willingly takes direction and will modify one’s preferred way of doing things)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Up to 7 students while operating assigned District vehicle.

Minimum Education or Experience:

Must be at least 21 years of age preceding the opening of the school year.

Licensure or Certification:

Hold a valid Iowa Class D Chauffeur license (with passenger endorsement), or be willing to obtain one.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form to students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of Federal/State traffic laws.
• Ability to effectively make decisions and problem solve.
• Ability to solve conflicts in a constructive manner.

Physical Demands:

Close vision, far vision, color vision, night vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, such as students. Hand strength to grasp levers. Frequent sitting and occasional walking or standing. Frequent bending and twisting at the neck. Continuous driving. Choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.), including the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. Coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing. Time movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. Quickly respond to a signal when it appears.

Drivers must submit and maintain a signed report (Form TR-F-6-497B) of a medical examination by a licensed physician or surgeon indicating physical fitness according to the Iowa Department of Transportation regulations.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud and employee must be able to talk loudly to be heard.

Drivers are subject to a pre-employment drug screen, state mandated quarterly random drug/alcohol testing, motor vehicle driving record, and background check.