Van Driver - Substitute

Description

About us

Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative

learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community and develops faith-filled

leaders dedicated to the "love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction"

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

REPORTS TO : Director of Facilities, or Facilities Manager who determines the bus routes and provides direction.

Nature And Scope Of Job

The Substitute Student Transportation Driver transports students in a safe and efficient manner and

performs all activities related to the operation of school vehicles. Supervises Student passengers. The Driver adheres, without

exception, to all traffic laws while driving any and all school property. The Driver upholds the Mission

of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Driver shall:

• Hold and maintain a Valid California Drivers License (Commercial B preferred but not required), with no serious violations.
• Be a reliable person of good character who shall possess the qualifications and communication skills necessary to perform the duties of the position, and comply with the rules set forth for drivers in all federal, state and local regulations.
• Have a minimum of five years previous safe driving experience.
• Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to recognize minor problems and report these problems.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibits positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  
  

Requirements

• Drive school vans and transport students between pickup points and school or to various events, activities, and destinations.
• Be in full charge of the van at all times and report unmanageable students to the Director of Facilities or available Administrator.
• Check and clean van at end of shift.
• Check gas, battery, oil, and water before departure.
• Check vehicle for operating safety.
• Assist disabled students and others out of and into vehicles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of assigned routes and stops by actually driving the route and noting stops before the first day of service without students aboard.
• Adhere to safety rules when loading and unloading pupils.
• Prepare simple reports and keep logs of trips.
• Conduct a pre-trip and post trip safety inspection of the van prior to every trip and complete the daily van log.
• Notify Director of Facilities or Facilities Manager of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards.
• Adhere to established routes, designated van stops and keep to assigned time schedule.
• Transport, log and account for authorized students only.
• Utilize all school property for the function and purpose of the needs of the school only, and not for personal use.
• Uphold the Mission of the school in all actions and communication.
  
  

Job Type: Non-Exempt, Temporary On-call position

OLP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if OLP is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Federal Or State Emergency Declarations

The campus of 4860 Oregon St., San Diego CA 92116 is subject to shaking from earthquake activity and sits near a low flood zone. For more information visit the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/

My submission of this application authorizes the school to conduct a background investigation and authorizes release of information in connection with my application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. I waive my right of access to any such information, and without limitation hereby release Academy of Our Lady of Peace and reference source from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: the local law enforcement agencies, information from the Central Criminal Records Exchange or either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions are maintained, information from the California or other State Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit and any locality to which they may refer for release of information to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving me. Furthermore, I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with Academy of Our Lady of Peace.