Van Driver Transportation

Employment Type :

Full-time (33.75 hours per week)

Base Hourly : $17.53

Class / Calendar : A139.25 months

Benefits :

Sick leave holidaysretirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System health and life insurance

Performance Pay : Available annually

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 aten-year maximum

New Hire Education :

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary :

To safely drive district vans other than school buses to transport students to and from school in a safe and timely manner.

MPS Physical Performance test departments physical exam for drivers and pre-employment annual and random drug testing and MPS transportation written and driving tests.

Key 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 fromthe 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 eachvan 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
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications :

• Valid or ability to obtain AZ (Class D) drivers license
• Ability to obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have clean accident-free driving record for the past three years

Skills & Competencies :

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community
• Successfully passdriver MPS Physical Performance Test and ability to acquire 1

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Aid / CPR certification

• Successfully pass departments physical exam for drivers (bi-annually) and pre-employment annual and random drug testing
• Successfully pass MPS transportation written and driving tests
• 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

Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

• The van driver operates in a mobile environment spending most of their workday driving a van
• The driver also spends time outside during student drop-off and pick-up often in varying weather conditions
• Daily interaction with students school staff and sometimes parents
• May face traffic congestion inclement weather and other road hazards
• Must be able to sit for extended periods (up to several hours per shift)
• Occasionally lift or move objects or equipment up to 25-50 pounds especially for special needs transportation (e.g. wheelchairs medical devices)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Key Skills

School Bus Driving,Tractor-Trailer Experience,Employee Evaluation,Paratransit,Van Driver,Bus Driving,Vehicle Maintenance,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Delivery Driver Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1