POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to pick up and deliver food to Pathway in a timely and safe manner. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.

• Safely drives a box truck, adhering to all traffic safety rules.
• Picks up the prepared food from Howell Public Schools and delivers it to Pathway, according to the set schedule.
• Unloads the box truck and delivers food to Pathway in the designated area at the designated time.
• Picks up the empty trays/carts from Pathway, ensuring that all carts/trays are accounted for, and returns them to Howell Public Schools according to the set schedule.
• Communicates any concerns or issues in a timely manner to the transportation supervisor.
• Pick up and return the box truck and keys to the designated parking location each day.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly to Transportation Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

EQUIPMENT

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, and other destinations as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the box truck.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically load and unload the box truck including lifting, pushing and pulling 25 pounds.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

• Works in standard school environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Chauffer’s License.

Preferred:

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• Air Brake endorsement.
• MDE Beginning Bus Driver Class

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Human Resources Department.