School Van Driver

Position:
Part‑Time School Van Driver

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, up to 6 hours/day and 30 hours/week during the regular school year

Start Date:

ASAP

Pay: $23.78 per hour under the Local 70 Labor agreement. See Local 70 Labor agreement

Benefits:
Per the Local 70 labor agreement.

• Paid training
• Flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Retirement contributions
• Opportunities for advancement to positions with more hours and full‑time benefits

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED and solid work history
• Class D license
• General knowledge of school district operations, policies, procedures and students’ transportation
• Ability to assist students with patience and understanding
• Work collaboratively in a diverse environment with people of all ages, including students with high levels of integrity and building effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral communication
• Positive attitude toward coworkers, willingness to accept instructions and training
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers and office equipment
• Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve performance
• Ability to perform light maintenance

• Transport students to and from school
• Operate school van safely under a variety of weather and traffic conditions
• Train and assist students in bus evacuations during drills and emergency situations
• Maintain requirements necessary to hold and operate under a Commercial Driver's License
• Conduct pre‑trip inspections in accordance with federal laws, district policies and state statutes
• Draw up and maintain a legible route map
• Complete a variety of forms: rider attendance, trip tickets, pre‑trip log, fuel and oil log, maintenance logs, stop‑arm violation forms, disciplinary forms, injury and accident reports
• Add various fluids and safety items to the bus as needed
• Maintain an exemplary driving record both on and off the job
• Report unsafe route conditions and recommend changes to the route
• Monitor student behavior and determine appropriate discipline
• Assist special needs students on and off the bus
• Be aware of mental, physical, behavioral and health conditions of students with a wide range of needs
• Maintain a good working relationship with parents and school district personnel
• Attend all mandatory safety meetings and driver training, including defensive driving, student management, First Aid and other applicable training
• Knowledge of, and training in, the use of school bus safety equipment, two‑way radio, emergency reflectors and fire extinguishers
• Clean the van, including sweeping, removing trash, washing seats and windows

Additional Comments:
If you have questions or would like to follow up on your application, contact Julie Drews at  or jdrews.

Independent School District #622, North St. Paul‑Maplewood‑Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal‑opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.