Drivers Of School Board Owned Vehicles (Non School Bus Student Transportation) Colonial Heights City Public Schools Position Description Summary Form
Title: Drivers Of School Board Owned Vehicles (Non School Bus Student Transportation)
Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Meet school vehicle driver qualification requirements as prescribed by the Department of Education.
- Meet all state requirements for appropriate licensing.
- Meet state physical examination requirements.
- Meet local and state standards for driving record check.
- May be required to successfully complete the National Red Cross First Aid Course
- Ability to operate all non school bus vehicle types used in transporting students
Reports To:
Coordinator of Transportation. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principals of the schools he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations Job Goal: To transport students safely, efficiently, and economically to and from school on a daily basis.
Performance Responsibilities:- Conduct the required pre-trip inspection of school vehicles prior to every trip.
- Use established routes and designated stops.
- Operate vehicle on approved time schedule.
- Report vehicle accidents and student injuries to authorities.
- Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations.
- Instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers.
- Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and during inclement weather
- Drive with safety of students as first priority.
- Perform vehicle housekeeping duties inside and out.
- Report vehicle defects to City Garage Personnel
- Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, and principals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances
- Deal with unacceptable behavioral characteristics of riders.
- Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations.
- Exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Transportation.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to pass driver physical and drug test.
Involves filling gas tank and adding oil as necessary.
Terms Of Employment: Part-time position based on Non School Bus Driver's Salary Scale as adopted by the School Board on an annual basis.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the School Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.
Date Reviewed: April 2013
