Professional Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Monday thru Friday
• $18 / Hr
• Work 5-6 hrs and paid for 8 daily
• Split Shift
• Burial Plan Paid by Company
• Life Insurance Paid by Company
• Short-Term Disability
• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

BASIC FUNCTION : Drive a school van to transport students safely and efficiently to and from school. Participate in the routine cleaning and servicing of the school van as appropriate.

A passenger van does not require the operator to possess a School Bus Driver Certificate or Commercial Drivers License.

Hours

This is a split shift job, drivers typically work 6 : 30 AM to 9 : 30 AM and will return to work 2 : 00 PM to 5 : 30 PM

Our drivers typically work about 5 to 6 hours a day but are paid for 8.

PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTER DUTIES

Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.

Drive a school van along a designated route, picking up and discharging students in accordance with established time schedules;

observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.

Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the van and while waiting at van stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students;

escort students across streets.

Conduct daily safety inspection of van; inspect the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, taillights; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.

Participate in the routine cleaning and servicing of the school van; fuel; check oil and fluid levels; clean windshield and headlamps;

maintain van in clean and safe operating condition.

Adhere to established procedures related to the release of special education students to teachers and parents.

Transport students at scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.

Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid as needed;

conduct routine emergency evacuation drills as assigned.

Prepare and maintain records and reports related to vehicle operation and condition; maintain routine records of mileage and student counts, conduct reports and others as required.

Communicate with parents and teachers and resolve issues or concerns as needed. Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF : Safe and defensive driving practices.

Proper operation of school vans.

First aid procedures.

Procedures related to the release of special education students to teachers and parents.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO : Drive a school van safely and efficiently.

Maintain van in clean and proper working condition.

Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance. Maintain safe discipline level among passengers.

Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline. Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Learn and follow designated routes, stops and time schedules.

Read and interpret maps.

Administer first aid to ill or injured children.

Maintain routine records.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Communicate effectively with others.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs.