Van Chauffeur, Part Time Prob

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates/Licenses

Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment

Job Summary

This is transportation work driving a van for the School District. It is a split shift part time

position with assignments that change daily. A van driver provides rapid response to

students to and from school on a regularly scheduled route, alternate sites during the school

day, after hours, and school sponsored athletic functions. Performs minor daily preventative

maintenance to the van as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provides critical support to transportation operations.

• Drives a passenger van to a number of assigned routes, picking up and discharging

students at designated location; transports students on field trips.

• Supervises or assists in the supervision of students’ behavior while in the passenger van.

• Cleans and maintains the passenger van; may assist transportation mechanics in the daily

maintenance of the passenger van which may include checking batteries, radiators and

changing tires.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

o the principles of automotive equipment operation.

o the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

o the component parts of automotive vehicles and their functions.

o computer based equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to:

o operate a vehicle safely and efficiently.

o perform light manual tasks if required by work assignment.

o understand and follow oral and written instructions.

o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

o complete and maintain vehicle records.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.