Van Driver

Purpose Statement

The job of Van Driver is done for the purpose/s of of transporting SPED students to/from school classes and excursions over pre-defined routes; conducting pre/post trip safety checks; maintaining bus cleanliness; and reporting mechanical operational issues and safety concerns to appropriate personnel. Bus Drivers are responsible for ensuring safe and reliable transportation of passengers during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

The job of Van Driver is done for the purpose/s of of transporting SPED students to/from school classes and excursions over pre-defined routes; conducting pre/post trip safety checks; maintaining bus cleanliness; and reporting mechanical operational issues and safety concerns to appropriate personnel. Bus Drivers are responsible for ensuring safe and reliable transportation of passengers during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, weather conditions, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to address the situation and ensure the safety of passengers.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to successfully perform the job's functions and maintaining licensing requirements.
• Communicates with students, parents and other school personnel on a wide variety of issues (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, potential emergencies, student medical conditions, complaints, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries, providing and/or clarifying important information or concerns, reporting observations that may impact the continued reliability and safety of transportation services.
• Drives school vans while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations for the purpose of transporting passengers safely and timely over defined scheduled routes to and from schools, extracurricular activities.
• Handles emergencies such as an accident or medical issue for the purpose of taking appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well-being of students and other passengers that may involve contacting emergency services or following established protocols.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation (e.g. routes, schedules, student attendance, incidents that may occur during transportation, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring and addressing any issues that may arise during transportation arise and ensuring conformance with established protocols.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain a safe and controlled environment the vehicle (e.g. passengers requiring assistance entering and/or exiting the van, student inappropriate and unsafe behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of taking immediate action and/or communicating with appropriate school personnel for follow- up of issues that need to be addressed to ensure the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections before and after each trip to address any immediate mechanical issues or safety concerns (e.g. clean interior and exterior, adequate fuel/oil/water levels, tire pressures, lights, breaks, mechanical operations, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to maintain assigned vehicles in a safe and clean operational condition and addressing established mandated requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance;

first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; safety practices and procedures; two way radio communication; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc. (by assignment).

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operating district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment;

and preparing and maintaining accurate records, customer service focus.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and…