Van Driver JobID: 8270Position Type:Transportation/ Van DriverDate Posted:10/30/2024Location:TransportationClosing Date:11/06/2024Van Driver40 hours/week, 38 weeks | Monday - Friday |Starting Wage: $20.03/hr + BenefitsJoin the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.Summary:Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual who is responsible for operating a District Van or Car and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Conducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline in the vehicleMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentValid Minnesota driver’s license (Class D) and acceptable driving record for insurabilityby the District’s insurance carrier, and to meet state requirementsAbility to pass a federally mandated drug/alcohol screenKnowledge Requirements:Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Driver’s License. Must maintainonce acquired.Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.Understand emergency evacuation techniques.Administer basic first aid and / or be CPR certified if required by district.Knowledge of health standards and hazards.Understand state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses; and child behavior.Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:Able to adhere to safety practices.Prepare and maintain accurate records.Operate equipment used in transporting special needs students.Skills:Required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required tosatisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; and operating school buses and related equipment.In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement ArrangementSingle Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annuallyFamily Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annuallyDental PlanSingle Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)Family Coverage – District pays 25% of PremiumLife InsuranceDistrict provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insuranceLong Term DisabilityDistrict-provided at no cost to employeeFlexible Spending AccountsEmployees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care AccountsRetirementThe District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.Time OffEach bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.Contact Information:If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at or call 218-336-8722.