Van Driver

Van Driver (anticipated) SUMMARY: Safely and efficiently transports students to and from school and other school sponsored events following Ohio and national traffic safety laws; performs pre-trip inspections and reports any mechanical problems to appropriate authority.

Essential Functions

• Transports students to and from school and other school sponsored events safely, on time, and efficiently.
• Follows Ohio and national traffic safety laws; operates school vehicles safely with respect to road and traffic conditions.
• Follows all pupil transportation standards as established by the Ohio Department of Education and Springboro Community Schools.
• Sweeps van floor daily, cleans glass as needed and keeps van exterior clean, weather permitting.
• Checks van and reports student damage after each group is unloaded.
• Maintains on the van an up-to-date list of students assigned to van, and reports any changes in student riders or stops to the transportation supervisor.
• Follows the route map and route stops as defined for each route.
• Enforces all school van regulations for the safest possible transportation of students.
• Maintains appropriate student discipline providing for safe and orderly transportation; assigns seats.
• Reports on the provided forms, any excessive student discipline problems.
• Supervises students as they board and depart from the van at all times.
• Reports immediately to the mechanic or supervisor, any mechanical problems that may be observed in the motor, chassis or body.
• Completes and submits a pre-trip inspection form before beginning the route each day.
• Reports to the Transportation Supervisor any road conditions and construction that necessitate route changes.
• Reports immediately to the Transportation Supervisor any traffic violations that endanger the van riders, including failure to stop for loading and unloading students.
• Performs extra trip assignments as assigned and accepted under the collective bargaining agreement.
• Cooperates with teachers and advisors, and remains at the site during extra trip assignments.
• Schedules and supervises emergency evacuation drills.
• Maintains valid Commercial Driver's License of the appropriate class with Van Driver endorsement.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience.
• Valid Van Driver Certification (or willing to acquire certification upon hire)
• Maintain a semi-annual driving record check with:
• no more than six (6) points within the last twenty-four (24) months;
• no convictions for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance during the last six (6) years (i.e., a violation of R.C. 4511.19)
• Must pass annual physical examination.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to lift 30 + pounds.
• Provide proof of financial responsibility or that s/he is insured by the Board to operate a school van and/or bus.

Conditions Of Employment

• Effective Date: 2026/2027 School Year
• Terms of Employment: One-year probationary period.
• Hours of Work: Depends on route

Salary and Benefits: According to the current negotiated agreement. $18.55/hour