Van Driver at Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, IA

Job description

Transportation - Van Driver - Employees will be trained on all 15 passenger or less vehicles requiring a D3 license. $19.54 per hour after completing full training, $16.61 per hour during training. 25 hours a week Additional assignment opportunities available Summers off! Nine (9) month work agreement Overview: To transport CRCSD students during morning and afternoon routes, including tie-ins while managing and mitigating student behavior. Classification: Location: ELSC - Transportation School Bus Driver Compensation in accordance with work agreement This is a safety sensitive position: Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions Subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing Non-Exempt Essential Duties: Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc. Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency Check student roster to ensure proper ridership Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP's, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc. Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.) Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc. Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations Utilize technology when required Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections Immediately report accidents Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie downs, etc. Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock Clean bus as designated by department procedures. Perform bus driving tie in assignments (eg. transport athletic teams right before route). Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs. Team leader - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, etc. Complete general clerical duties, including phone support, sorting/filing paperwork, etc. Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, etc.). Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by janitorial staff). Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects. And other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class B CDL license, with proper endorsement Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements Pass pre-employment and all: subsequent agility tests subsequent driving history checks Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks Pass a pre-empl