Van Driver

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

Jun 26, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Anticipated Opening for 2024-2025 School Year

Van Drivers - Transportation Building

This person will work approximately 4 1/2 hours per day and will be paid as per salary schedule.

How to Apply: Internal/External Applicant

If you are interested in being considered for this position and feel you are qualified, you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8th, 2024. If you have any questions contact Kevin Houpt via email khoupt@mcspresidnts.org

Qualifications

The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates based upon posted qualifications which will include, but are not limited to the following:

Ability to competently do the job 5. Job skills and knowledge Attendance 6. Work ethic People skills 7. Can the person do the essential functions Experience required of the job?

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

Van Driver - Salary Schedule - Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

Experience Hourly Experience Hourly Experience Hourly Experience Hourly 0 $16.15 1 $16.52 2 $16.91 3 $17.29 4 $17.70 5 $18.11 6 $18.54 7 $18.95 8 $18.95 9 $18.95 10 $19.43 11 $19.43 12 $19.91 13 $19.91 14 $19.91 15 $19.91

Job Description

TITLE: Van Driver

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

CLASSIFICATION: Van Driver

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Nine-month contract - 188-day contract (hours depend on route)

GENERAL DUTIES: Safely operate a school van transporting students to and from different locations

Qualifications

• Twenty-one (21) years of age with a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• Complete a satisfactory BCI and FBI Background check.
• Successful completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education showing less than six (6) points and no more than two (2) serious traffic violations during the past two (2) years.
• Good physical health passing required a physical exam and satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests.
• Available to work between the hours of 6:00 - 9:30 am and 1:30 - 5:00 pm.
• Ability to complete the Ohio Pre-Service Van Driver Training Program.
• Insurable as defined by the insurance carrier of the Marion City Schools Board of Education.
• Demonstrates maturity and ability to work with students with physical and mental disabilities and their families.
  
  

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The following responsibilities are representative, but not limited to those performed by a Van Driver.

• Transport students with various special needs safely to and from school and school related activities/events.
• Assist students in and out of the van, which may include securing students properly including lifting students in and out of car seats.
• Properly inspect, install, and remove any type of car seats into the van.
• Verify students are under the supervision of appropriate school staff before departing school and appropriate parent/guardian when departing at their home stop.
• Properly maintain electronic devices on a daily basis.
• Perform and document a pre-trip inspection of the school van on a daily basis.
• Advise mechanics regarding necessary van repairs.
• Maintain adequate cleanliness of van.
• Adhere to all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to district board policies and guidelines.
• Cleans the inside of the van daily and outside of van when needed.
• Keeps fuel in the van and sees that the oil and water are checked regularly.
• Attends safety meetings as directed.
• Administers necessary first aid in case of an accident.
• Does evacuation and safety drills on their van routes.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor/designee. '
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
  
  

NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.