Vehicle Driver/Vehicle Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit; Walnutport (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational provider is seeking a full-time Vehicle Driver in Walnutport, PA. The role involves safely transporting students and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and functionality. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, with a commercial driver's license preferred within the first year. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for engaging with students and staff. The position offers a chance to positively impact students’ daily experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Experience with transporting students is preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License with school bus endorsements required within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and supervise student conduct safely.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and minor maintenance.
• Complete required reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Follow directions

Navigational skills

Time management

D.O.T. safe driving

Technology utilization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Valid Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Experience with transporting students

Job description

Vehicle Driver/Vehicle Assistant - Full Time JobID: 1502

Position Details

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF TRANSPORTATION / VEHICLE DRIVER / VEHICLE ASSISTANT
• Date Posted: 12/12/2024
• Location: Walnutport, PA

Position Definition

The Vehicle Driver shall have the primary responsibility for providing safe, timely, and courteous transportation to students.

Relationship

The Vehicle Driver will be directly responsible to the Transportation Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Excellent driving record.
• Experience with transporting students, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, required.
• Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsements, required by the end of the 1st year of employment from hire date.
• Minimum Class B CDL.

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and possesses navigational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to use time management, allowing for the efficient transportation of students.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and implement D.O.T. safe driving requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and comply with all state and local transportation laws and regulations.
• Possesses the ability to utilize technology effectively, including, but not limited to, internet and email.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.
• Proficient data collection and entry skills.
• Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the department’s services.
• Exhibits a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Possesses high integrity and demonstrates good moral character and initiative.

Physical

• Must be able to physically assist students entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate (vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time (3 hours).
• Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Must be able to push and pull wheelchairs safely and attach wheelchairs safely to vehicles for transportation to and from assigned schools.

Authority

The Vehicle Driver will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential

• Responsible for the coordination of transportation and driving to and from assigned schools in a timely, safe, and effective manner.
• Performs minor maintenance, such as adding oil, antifreeze, and brake fluid to vehicles as needed.
• Conducts regular inspections (pre-trip/post trip inspection) on vehicle.
• Picks up and discharges students at the designated times and locations.
• Instructs students in safe practices and supervises conduct.
• Maintains a clean school vehicle.
• Completes reports and paperwork required by the Transportation Department accurately and by given timelines.
• Responsible for reporting unsafe conduct on vehicle by completing an incident report and following the department procedures on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for reporting vehicle accidents by completing an accident form and following department procedures.
• Cordially greets students upon arrival at vehicle.
• Courteous to parents, students, and classroom staff.
• Ability to recognize individual student capabilities and exceptions while maintaining order on the bus and while administering to students' individual needs, as required.
• Provides appropriate intervention in conflict situations according to CPI standards; notifies supervisor when necessary.
• Collects student’s personal items left on the bus and turns them over to school officials.

Secondary

• This Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.