Van Driver

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
5/29/2024

Location:
Sycamore Transportation Office

Date Available:
Until Filled

District:
Sycamore Community Schools

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Van Driver Responsibilities Include:

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per District policy.
• Follows District Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Ohio's driver's license and obtain an Ohio Van Driver's Certificate.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to pass an FBI / BCI criminal background check
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must meet all job-related medical and physical ability standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age with five years of licensed driving experience.
May not have more than two (2) points on drivers abstract.