Van Driver, CWSP

Description

Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, through the Cristo Rey Network model, provides a college preparatory education to high school students from under resourced communities on Chicago’s West Side. At CTK, we prepare students to achieve their fullest potential through the integration of academics, work experience, extracurricular activities, and service. We are proud that, the 15 years CTK has been open, 100% of CTK graduates have been accepted to college.

Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, through the Cristo Rey Network model, provides a college preparatory education to high school students from under resourced communities on Chicago’s West Side. At CTK, we prepare students to achieve their fullest potential through the integration of academics, work experience, extracurricular activities, and service. We are proud that, the 15 years CTK has been open, 100% of CTK graduates have been accepted to college.

Through the Corporate Work Study Program, all CTK students work 5 days per month at a leading Chicago area company.

The CWSP Van Driver drives a Pace van or CTK shuttle and safely, professionally, proficiently transports students to and from their Corporate Work Study jobs each day and performs activities related to the operation of a van or shuttle. This is a part-time seasonal position that begins each year in mid to late August and ends each year at the end of May or beginning of June.

The position is scheduled Monday – Thursday with two shifts each day. Shift times are approximate, as they may vary based on the number of students present each day and traffic conditions. The first shift is from approximately 7:30am to approximately 10:00am and the second shift is from approximately 2:30pm to approximately 5:30pm. Compensation for the position is $19.25 per hour.

• Drive student workers from the school to their job placements in the morning
• Drive student workers from their work placements back to the school in the afternoon/evening
• Ensure student workers are dropped off at the correct location by watching students walk into the building of their assigned work placement
• Maintain accurate knowledge of assigned routes and stops.
• Follow the assigned route sheet without variation
• Utilize GPS to determine the best route between each stop each day.
• Ensure a welcoming, orderly, appropriate, and professional van environment.
• Always be in full charge of the van and address student behavior concerns as needed
• As needed, assist student workers into/from vehicles

• Adhere to all rules of the road and CTK and Pace policies
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures when loading or unloading student workers
• Ensure all students are wearing seatbelts at all times the van is in operation.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Do not drive a van that does not pass your inspection.

• Maintain sufficient gas level for each route and fill the van/shuttle as needed.
• Ensure the van/shuttle is free of garbage at the end of each route.
• Bring any student items left on the bus to the CWSP office at the end of every route.
• Take van/shuttle for cleaning and service as assigned.

• Prepare and submit required reports and daily trip logs
• Report all issues of student behavior and policy violations to supervisor.
• Report any concerns related to the condition of the van or shuttle to supervisor.

• Exercise good judgment in the performance of job responsibilities and work.
• Engage positively with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Communicate effectively with CWSP staff.
• Comply with rules set…