Job Information
Cedar Rapids Community School District Van Driver in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Van Driver JobID: 12022
Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver
Date Posted:
9/25/2023
Location:
ELSC - Transportation
Date Available:
2023-2024 School year
Transportation: Van Driver18.18/hour
Full Time - Optional benefits eligible 6 hours/day
Medical
Dental
Vision
IPERS Pension
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Life insurance
Flexible spending Accounts
Employee assistance program
Part Time - non - benefits eligible less than 6 hours/day
Location: ELSC - Transportation
Overview: To transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie ins while managing appropriate student behavior.
Classification:
Van Driver
Nine (9) month work agreement
Compensation in accordance with work agreement
This is a safety sensitive position:
Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions
Subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing
Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing
Salary:
Non-Exempt
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class D3 Chauffeur’s license
Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate
Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests
Pass pre-employment and subsequent driving history checks
Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
Work well with others, including all personality types
Effective problem-solving skills
Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills
Effectively manage student behavior
Accept and implement coaching and training
Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
Professional driving experience preferred, but not required
Essential Duties:
Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. booster seats, wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.
Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
Utilize technology when required
Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
Immediately report accidents
Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, booster seats, etc.
Safely and appropriately operate various types of vehicles and equipment including radios, and emergency equipment
Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock
Clean bus as designated by department procedures
Full Time - benefits eligible position - extra duties:
Team lead - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, ect.
Safely transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs
Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by custodial staff)
Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, ect.)
Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.
Inspect, fuel and clean trip vehicles
Other duties, as assigned
Environment:
Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures including extreme heat and cold
Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff
May be exposed to heights, loud noises, fumes, dust, and other odors
May be subject to tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities and interruptions
Work with moving vehicles, motorized wheelchair lifts and other equipment
Physical Demands:
Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
Using both hands and legs simultaneously
Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance
Rapid mental/muscular coordination
Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Accurate depth perception
Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
Operate mobile motorized equipment
Drive a vehicle to conduct work
Hazards:
Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids
Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.