Van Driver - Daily Transportation Route

Young World Physical Education; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Abilene Public Schools, in Abilene, KS, seeks a part-time van driver to transport 1–4 students to Salina in the morning and return in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. The role pays $15 per hour with scheduled driving shifts and calculated windshield time compensation.

Starting date is to be determined; the position requires a valid High School Diploma, state bus driver certifications, and prior driving experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Health and inoculation certificate on file after offer.
• Meet state requirements including Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid.
• At least one year driving experience in any motor vehicle.
• Successful behind-the-wheel training.
• Desire to continue career improvement and skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation for students.
• Conform to State school transportation guidelines in all activities.
• Communicate effectively with the school district and community.
• React well to changes and interruptions while meeting deadlines.
• Operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Follow the District vision and mission in daily duties.

Skills

Defensive Driving

CPR & First Aid

Communication

Safe Driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Van Driver - Daily Transportation Route

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Job Details

Job ID: 5852877
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Abilene Public Schools, in Abilene, KS, is currently seeking a van driver, primarily for transporting 1 to 4 students to Salina in the morning and transporting from Salina to Abilene in the afternoon Monday through Friday. Although the windshield time is significantly less, the driver will be paid 2 hours every driving shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employmentoffer is made). Complete state-required physical examination for Bus Drivers(after employment offer is made).
• Meet all State requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensie Driving, CPR and First Aid Certification
• At least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons.
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training.
• Desire to continue career improvements by enhance skills and job performance.

Essential Functions

• Ability to provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure studentsbenefit from District programs and activities.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and the community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to implement and follow the vision and mission of the District.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting.
• Requires turning, and reaching.
• Requires driving skills, including ability to operate vehicle at night or early before sunrise.
• Must work indoors and outdoors during the school year.

General Responsibilities

• Ability to implement and follow all Kansas school transportation regulations.
• Ability to implement all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Ability to maintain discipline when students are in the van or on the bus.
• Ability to report those students who do not obey rules to the proper authority.
• Ability to keep assigned vehicleclean.
• Ability to keep to assigned schedule.
• Ability to check van or busbefore each operation for mechanical defects.
• Ability to notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Ability to discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Ability to exercise responsible leadership and good judgment when on out-ofDistrict school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Ability to report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Ability to enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to implement and follow all District health and safety policies, includingall precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by theDirector of Transportation.

Term of Employment

At will

Evaluation

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance withKansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Marie Ebersole , Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]