Van Driver - Transportation

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.  

Job Summary:

To safely drive district vans, other than school buses, to transport students to and from school in a safe and timely manner.

MPS Physical Performance test, department's physical exam for drivers and pre-employment, annual and random drug testing and MPS transportation written and driving tests. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions in a timely manner
• Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from the van during normal and emergency transport
• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers
• Instruct students in the rules and regulations of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures
• Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are in the van
• Prepare documentation for disciplinary problems to be administered by school administrators
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each van driven each day to include trash clean-up, window and vehicle washing 
• Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures
• Do not drive an unsafe vehicle; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of van
• Complete required paperwork and keep route sheet current
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Required Qualifications:  

• Valid, or ability to obtain, AZ (Class D) driver’s license
• Ability to obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have clean, accident-free driving record for the past three years  

Skills & Competencies: 

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Successfully pass driver MPS Physical Performance Test and ability to acquire 1^st Aid/CPR certification
• Successfully pass department’s physical exam for drivers (bi-annually) and pre-employment, annual and random drug testing
• Successfully pass MPS transportation written and driving tests 
• Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure and to use 2-way radio communication 
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, co-workers, and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to all information due to the sensitive nature of Families in Transition 
• Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality, and reliability a must
• Ability to work varying driving assignments
• Physical ability to pull, reach, push, bend and walk 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• The van driver operates in a mobile environment, spending most of their workday driving a van
• The driver also spends time outside during student drop-off and pick-up, often in varying weather conditions
• Daily interaction with students, school staff, and sometimes parents
• May face traffic congestion, inclement weather, and other road hazards
• Must be able to sit for extended periods (up to several hours per shift)
• Occasionally lift or move objects or equipment up to 25-50 pounds, especially for special needs transportation (e.g., wheelchairs, medical devices) 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.