Van Driver

Position Type:
Transportation
Date Posted:
8/20/2024
Location:
Westwood Heights
Van Driver
Student Support Services
Westood Community Schools
Position Summary:
The School Van Driver will provide safe and timely transportation of students to and from school and school related events. The School Van Driver must establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, follow departmental processes and procedures and exhibits a high degree of maturity and diplomacy in dealing with parents, and staff. The School Van Driver will complete incident reports, accident reports, attendance reports and support the mission of the department.
Minimum Qualifications :

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Minimum of three years driving experience.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Chauffeur license.
• Excellent driving record. Must meet local or state standards for driver record check.
• Experience dealing with student behavior
• Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism

Essential Functions

• Drive a school van according to a designated route and schedule.
• Operate van in various traffic, weather and road conditions with the safety of students as a priority.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Security Clearance
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at the point of hire.
Method of Application
Applicants must apply through the online applications system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources