Van Driver - Full Time

RSU 23 is seeking a Van Driver professional to support student transportation

Position Details:

Provide safe and efficient transportation that allows students to participate in the District curriculum and extracurricular programs.

• Dates: School year - (Approximate)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (Varies)
• Approximate Hours: 5 Hour minimum - dependent on student need and transportation director discretion. Hours will be adjusted as necessary to meet transportation needs.
• License: Maine Class "C" - Class "B" with P & S endorsements preferred

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Physical examination by a licensed Doctor of Medicine within 60 days prior to the date of employment.
• Must submit to Drug and Alcohol history check for DOT regulated testing and not have addiction to the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs.

Responisbilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Assumes personal responsibility for obeying all state and federal traffic laws and for compliance with the regulations of the Maine Association of Pupil Transportation governing the operation of school buses.
• Picks up and drops off students at authorized stops while adhering to strict time schedules
• Transports only authorized students.
• Conducts a daily pre/post exterior and interior safety check of van and notifies maintenance of any mechanical issues.
• Maintains discipline when students are on van. Enforces rules/regulations for student conduct and behavior while on school bus.
• Reports behavior problems to the appropriate Administrator.
• Reports all accidents immediately and completes required accident reports.
• Reports any moving violations to the Director of Transportation and immediately.
• Cleans interior of van daily and washes exterior as needed.
• Notifies proper authorities in the event of accident, mechanical failure or delays, maintains rider list for emergencies.
• Inspects van after each run to ensure no students remain on bus.
• Refer all van stop change requests to the Director of Transportation and for approval.
• Exercises responsible leadership at all times.
• Displays the poise of a disciplined person; is tactful in dealing with others,; is resourceful and self reliant; demonstrates respect for self and others, accepts suggestions and follows instructions.
• Follows the proper channels of command and exercises confidentiality of privileged information relating to school and personal matters.
• Sets a good example in areas of personal hygiene, neatness and proper dress, courtesy, consideration and proper use of language. Vulgar or sexually suggestive language is not permitted at any time.
• Maintains communication with Director of Transportation regarding health and wellness issues that would hinder driving a van.
• Performs other tasks relevant to Transportation Department as assigned by Director of Transportation and/or Transportation Supervisor from time to time .

Application Procedure:

Apply Online Selected applicants will be notified by the Transportation Director Contact Cynthia Potenza at cpotenza@rsu23.org if you have any questions regarding the online application process. Hiring Manager: Mark Beaudoin, mbeaudoin@rsu23.org We look forward to hearing from you!