School Van Driver

Driver Requirements:

• Possess or able to obtain a valid School Bus Permit as required by Illinois law (required before training can begin).
• Successful completion of a school bus driver physical (paid for by district).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Successfully pass state and federal background check.
• Attend annual school bus driver refresher class as required by Illinois law.
• Complete First Aid & CPR training (provided by district).
• Open to ongoing professional development.
• Valid driver's license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable securing small children in child safety securement systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate the school van in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Dependable attendance is an essential function for this position.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Operate the school van in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain schedules and maintain order on the school van.
• Follow all district transportation protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure the van is safely and securely stored.
• Ability to work well with students including students with special needs.
• Ability to work well with students with mild to severe disabilities, physical and/or emotional needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Climbing up to 3 foot height up to six times a day.
• Reaching arms distance multiple times a day, walking up to 30 minutes a day on distance up to 100 feet at a time.
• Sitting five hours per day on a cushioned van seat while operating school van.
• Ability to crawl from driver's seat to side passenger sliding door in event of emergency.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a van; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lifting heavy children in and out of restricted spaces.

Uniform:

• District/department shirts will be provided. Driver will provide own khaki pants or shorts.
• No open toe shoes or sandals/slides allowed.

Job Summary:
This position is a for a 9 month employee (with summer possibilities)

Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Work Schedule (Approximately):
Monday - Friday (on student attendance days - 9 months)
Guaranteed 7 hours/day

Midday work available!

Starting Pay: $27.06/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Basic Term Life Insurance, IMRF

Application Procedure:
Apply online only. www.d103.org/employment

Selection Procedure:
Administrators review submitted applications on a regular basis and contact potential candidates for interviews.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.06 per hour