What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver - Student Transportation position at Transportation?
Van Driver – Student Transportation
Transportation – 7038 Adobe Road
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
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Base Rate: |
$17.53 |
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Performance Pay: |
Available annually |
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New hire experience: |
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum |
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New hire education: |
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position |
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Class/Calendar: |
A13, 9.25 months |
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Hours: |
Part-time (20 hours per week) |
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FSLA: |
Non-Exempt |
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Benefits: |
None |
OVERVIEW
To safely drive district vans, other than school buses, to transport students to and from school in a safe and timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid, or ability to obtain, AZ (Class D) driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
- Must have clean, accident-free driving record for the past three years
- Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
- Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure and to use 2-way radio communication
- Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, co-workers, and district personnel at all levels
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to all information due to the sensitive nature of Families in Transition
- Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality, and reliability a must
- Ability to work varying driving assignments
- Physical ability to pull, reach, push, bend and walk
- Successfully pass driver MPS Physical Performance Test and ability to acquire 1st Aid/CPR certification
- Successfully pass department’s physical exam for drivers (bi-annually) and pre-employment, annual and random drug testing
- Successfully pass MPS transportation written and driving tests
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions in a timely manner
- Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from the van during normal and emergency transport
- Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers
- Instruct students in the rules and regulations of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures
- Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are in the van
- Prepare documentation for disciplinary problems to be administered by school administrators
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each van driven each day to include trash clean-up, window and vehicle washing
- Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures
- Do not drive an unsafe vehicle; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of van
- Complete required paperwork and keep route sheet current
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
Transportation Satellite Supervisor
MPS Physical Performance test, department's physical exam for drivers and pre-employment, annual and random drug testing and MPS transportation written and driving tests.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
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