Van Driver

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a dependable van driver to transport students to and from school and related activities. You will assist students in getting in and out of the van, secure seats, and ensure safe travel under school staff supervision.

The role requires a clean driving record, valid Ohio license, and the ability to work morning and afternoon shifts. A positive, patient demeanor and commitment to student safety are essential, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Must be twenty-one years of age with a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver record checks with <6 points and ≤2 serious violations in past two years.
• Clear FBI & State criminal record check.
• Be in good physical health and pass a T-8 physical.
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests.
• Available to work between 5:45-9:45 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM M-F.
• Insurable as defined by the district carrier and no DUI/DWI/OMVI/OVI within 10 years and license points ≤4.
• Demonstrates maturity and ability to work with students with physical and mental disabilities and their families.
• Valid Department of Education and Workforce Permit for the assignment.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
• Training/experience in behavioral management techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school and school-related activities/events.
• Assist students in and out of the van including securing seats.
• Properly inspect, install, and remove car seats in the van.
• Verify students are under supervision of appropriate staff before departing.
• Perform and document a pre-trip inspection of the school van daily.
• Advise mechanics regarding necessary van repairs.
• Maintain adequate cleanliness of the van.
• Adhere to all applicable safety rules and district policies.
• Promotes a favorable image of the service center.

Skills

Valid Ohio driver's license

Minimum 2 years driving experience

Good physical health

Maturity and ability to work with SLDs

Ability to learn required skills

Behavioral management training pref

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DOE Permit for assignment

Job description

• Location:
  Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
• Twenty-one years of age (21) with a valid Ohio driver's license
• Minimum of two years driving experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education And Workforce showing less than 6 points and no more than two (2) serious traffic violations during the past two years
• Clear FBI & State criminal record check
• Be in good physical health and pass a T-8 physical. (Provided by the District)
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests
• Available to work between the hours of 5:45-9:45 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM M-F
• Insurable as defined by the insurance carrier of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Board of Education and no prior DUI, DWI, OMVI, or OVI within the past ten (10) years and no more than 4 (current) points on your license.
• Demonstrates maturity and ability to work with students with physical and mental disabilities and their families
• Valid Department of Education and Workforce Permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques is preferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are representative, but not limited to those performed by a Van Driver.

• Transport students safely to and from school and school-related activities/events.
• Assist students in and out of the van which may include securing students properly including lifting students in and out of car seats
• Properly inspect, install, and remove any type of car seats into the van
• Verify students are under the supervision of appropriate school staff before departing school and appropriate parent/guardian when departing at their home stop
• Perform and document a pre-trip inspection of the school van daily.
• Advise mechanics regarding necessary van repairs.
• Maintain adequate cleanliness of the van.
• Adhere to all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to district Board policies and guidelines, including the Transportation Employee Handbook.

Promotes a favorable image of the service center

CONDUCT:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the ESC.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

If applicable, it is the employee's responsibility to maintain proper certification/licensure and to initiate the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license prior to the expiration of the present certificate/license.