School Van Driver

Description

School Van Driver

This posting is for positions supporting Kent ISD with route assignment opportunities in Grand Rapids, MI.

• Earn up to $19.00 per hour, contingent upon program elections made at the time of hire.
• Flexible scheduling options are available, subject to operational needs.
• Paid training is provided and includes preparation for obtaining a Chauffeur Driver License.
• Benefits packages are available to eligible employees. Employer contribution levels vary based on established qualifying factors.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after completion of one (1) year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements.
• Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students/passengers every day.
  
  

Summary Of Position

Safely and reliably transport and assist students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.

Specific Requirements

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Meet company and state standards for driving record check.
• Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
• Meet Federal DOT guidelines and physical examination requirements.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company.
• Meet state requirements for appropriate chauffeur vehicle licensing.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Route passenger stops efficiently based on customer request and/or charter order.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with student passengers, parents, school staff, co-workers, and company management.
• Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.
  
  

Qualifications & Specific Abilities

• Meet all certification, qualification and licensure requirements applicable under federal, state and local laws, as well as any applicable company training and customer contract requirements.
• Operate non-commercial motor vehicle types and lift equipment, as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of geographic service area of the routes traveled.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to transportation.
• Deal with varying behaviors and characteristics of passengers.
• Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
• Able to conduct a vehicle evacuation drill as required by company.
• Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time.
• Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times.
• Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
• Able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices, luggage, or cargo required by passenger(s).
  
  

BODY MECHANICS OF A VAN DRIVER

Van Drivers are required through their employment to perform various physical tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending, and carrying of heavy objects. Some examples of these are:

• Opening and closing a vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements of the engine.
• Opening and closing of all vehicle doors.
• Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, luggage, or other cargo by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push/pull pressure.
• Bending, supporting, and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a vehicle.
• Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
• Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle.
• Bend, stretch, pull, and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of vehicle doors and/or emergency exits on demand.