Substitute Van Driver

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:  STUDENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

The Substitute Student Transportation Driver transports students in a safe and efficient manner and performs all activities related to the operation of school vehicles. The Driver adheres, without exception, to all traffic laws while driving any and all school property. The Driver upholds the Mission of the school.

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

SUPERVISES: Student passengers

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The Driver shall:

• Hold and maintain a Valid California Driver's 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 the van at end of shift.
• Check gas, battery, oil, and water before departure.
• Check vehicle for operational 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.
• 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 the 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.

Required Documents & Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references from current or former supervisors. Candidates must also provide official transcripts, a current negative TB test result or TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire, complete required training, and successfully complete Livescan fingerprinting. Employment is contingent upon obtaining fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), located at 4860 Oregon Street, San Diego, CA 92116, is in an area that may experience earthquake activity and is near a low flood zone. For more information on potential natural hazards, please visit the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services at https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/.

Fair Chance Act Compliance:

OLP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or undergo a background check until after a conditional job offer has been made. If a background check reveals information that OLP believes is directly related to the position, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or dispute the accuracy of the report. For more information, visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.