Van Driver

School Van Operator

Operates district van in a manner that ensures students are safely transported to and from their destinations.

Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor Approximate Start Date: ASAP

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Ohio driver's license with Van Certification (will train).
• Obtain CDL with P & S endorsements within 6-12 months (will train).
• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Meets all requirements and qualifications outlined in the Ohio Revised Code.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with the Board's drug and alcohol policies.

Essential Functions:

• Operates District school van in accordance with all rules and regulations.
• Completes inspections of the van to ensure all equipment is present and working properly.
• Maintains the security and confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Oversees student behavior and reports any student misconduct to the appropriate staff.
• Assists students entering and exiting the van, as needed.
• Provides passengers with medical or health care, as necessary.
• Completes all trips in accordance with the predetermined routes and time schedule.
• Complies with all traffic laws.
• Reports instances of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to law enforcement.
• Participates in professional growth activities including health and safety training.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

• Intervenes to resolve conflicts and manage discipline.
• Communicates information quickly and accurately, and delivers effective responses.
• Effectively communicates with staff, students and parents.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record and exhibits punctuality.
• Ability to assist students with mobility devices.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all forms of communication and interactions.

Working Conditions:

• Physically moving supplies and equipment.
• Operating or traveling as a passenger in a motor vehicle.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature changes.
• Physical ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Working beyond regularly-scheduled business hours and on weekends.
• Exposure to vapors from cleaning solvents and personal hygiene products.
• Exposure to risk of contact with communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens.
• Interaction with disorderly and potentially hostile students and members of the community.