Van Driver

LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Van Driver

Supervisor: Director of Transportation

Description: Safely transport students to and from school and all school related events; comply with federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates 

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Provides courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation of students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated schools
• Drives safely on all assigned routes; obeys all state and local traffic laws, as well as the regulations and procedures of the Louisville Schools’ Transportation Department
• Complies with all Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Transportation
• Attends state, county, and district safety meetings or courses that are required for reemployment
• Conducts a daily van inspection each morning to check tires, gas, lights, brakes, and other items as required by law.  Checks interior of van daily for damage
• Reports in writing to the Director of Transportation or Director of Operations any mechanical defects, malfunctions, damage, etc.
• Fuels the van and notes date, mileage, and amount of fuel in the record book that is kept in the van
• Cleans interior of van, outside mirrors, and glass areas daily for regular and extra trips-  De-ices in cold weather
• Maintains discipline in the van and reports student misconduct to the Director of Transportation at the end of the route… Meets with the principal to discuss the student misconduct
• Remains in van while  students are loading and unloading
• Makes all required oral or written reports:  accidents, student misconduct incidents, van deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, forms for the Treasurer’s office, etc.
• Reports to work every day at the assigned time
• Provides a communication link between parents, students, and school
• Meets with parents and administrators as required
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Attend driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
• Notify the Transportation Supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver
• Share in the responsibility for driving for a school-sponsored event and/or approved field trip
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
• Obey all traffic laws
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain valid driving credentials
• Knowledge of computer skills, emails, and spreadsheets

Other Duties and responsibilities:

• Performs other driving duties as directed
• Complies with student confidentiality matters as they relate to medical and/or special education situations
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens
• Complies with all Louisville Board of Education policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Valid CDL license for Class “B” school buses
• Certifiable by the Board of Education for driving school bus
• Insurable by the district’s fleet insurance carrier
• Ability to professionally respond to student misconduct

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Works effectively with others
• Communicates ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates effective active listening skills
• Conveys organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates effective public relations skills
• Develops and maintains a safe and efficient work environment
• Performs basic computer skills as they relate to the position
• Maintains working knowledge of state/federal standards/mandates that apply to the position

Equipment Operated:

• School van
• Stepladder to clear outside mirrors and glass
• Air powered oil dispenser, general maintenance items (i.e. oil cans, antifreeze cans)
• Use of power washer (220V)
• Safety equipment
• Communication radio
• Fueling equipment

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids
• Occasional operation of a van under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry bus supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.