DEFINITION OF POSITION: Safely operate a school van under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, ice and snow. Transport students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" routes.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Transportation Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Be 21 years old or older
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High school diploma or GED
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Have a minimum of three years driving experience
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Possess or be able to obtain a valid state driver’s license with appropriate endorsements and have an excellent driving record
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Meet the physical and mental standards as set forth by the Department of Licensing necessary to perform duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a school van driver
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Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a current First Aid/CPR card
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Take and pass a drug and alcohol test as required by the school district and federal requirements
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Sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students and all other students in evacuating an overturned bus
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Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Hearing sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds from any direction outside the bus, such as horns, sirens, trains, etc. from a distance, which will allow adequate time for defensive or evasive action to avoid hazardous situations
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Sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students, parents, district staff members and other members of the public
ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
- Attend and satisfactorily complete required van driver training course and evaluation
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Operate a school district van in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies established by the state and School District
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Drive a school district van on a scheduled route and/or all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and outside the school district
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Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school district van as required by Washington State (minimum).
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Operate and service all school district van equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
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Clean, inspect and service the school district van and related equipment as required by the state and district policy to include but not limited to interior and exterior sweeping and washing, fueling, checking oil, coolant, tire inflation etc.
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Perform required operational and safety inspections of school district van and all related equipment daily
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Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, and reports as required by the state and/or school district including but not limited to: time sheets, trip logs, trouble reports, misconduct and accident reports, and others as may be required.
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Attend all trainings and information meetings as required.
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Perform basic first aid/CPR as needed and appropriate
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Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety
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Report unsafe acts or conditions, which required the attention of any person other than the driver
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Work positively with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization
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Work with colleagues in a collaborative manner and be a positive team builder
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Meet multiple demands in a pressure situation and maintain high levels of quality work
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Maintain confidentiality
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Deal with the public, other agencies and district employees in a positive and productive manner
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Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
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Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
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Perform other school van driver related duties as directed by supervisors
TERMS OF CONTRACT:
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Salary: Classified, Van Driver: $24.32- $28.73/hour
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Length of Contract: 3 hours/day, 180 days/year (540 hours/year)
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Benefits/Leaves: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School
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Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per board policy.
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, [email protected], and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) 332-3144, [email protected]. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.pullmanschools. org/hib-discrimination.
PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
