Transportation Van Driver (PT)

Position Details Work Calendar: Hourly FTE: 0.50 (Up to 20 Hours per week) Contract Status: Non-contract FLSA Status: Non- Exempt Reports To: Transportation Manager Starting Wage: $19.00 hourly Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/M Benefits: Not Eligible Priority Screen Date: 11/02/2026 Anticipated Start Date: 11/09/2026 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Positions Available: 2 JOB SUMMARY The Transportation Van Driver- utilizes a van to transport students over scheduled routes to and from school and other special excursions; ensures the vehicle of operation is in safe operating condition; and ensures the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from the van. Work schedule will generally be 10-20 hours per week on weekdays: 2-4 hours between 6:00 am and 10:00 am and 2-3 hours between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are: High school diploma or equivalent Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability with an acceptable driving record that will be verified Must be 21 years of age or older Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Drivers Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration. Prior experience working with children with special needs Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Drive a van to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school, and other occasions, in a safe and timely manner Assist students and other passengers (e.g., students in wheelchairs, students with special needs, etc.) to provide safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport Assist other personnel as may be required (e.g., emergency situations, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy. Report observations and incidents involving students (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior (e.g., vehicle safety rules for students, vehicle conduct reports, etc.) to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety Clean assigned vehicles (e.g., sweep and mop inside of vehicle, wipe down seats, clean windows, etc.) to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle Maintain fluids in the assigned vehicle (e.g., gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, walk-around inspection including lights, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency situations (e.g., monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and recommend a resolution to the situation Prepare documents and reports (e.g., route reports, employee timecards, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, federal, state standards, and district policy reports, etc.) to docum…

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