Driver

Job Description

Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of people, products, or materials to their intended locations is a major responsibility of drivers. You drive with accuracy, following corporate regulations and traffic laws at all times, and you’re dedicated to professionalism, dependability, and providing great customer service.

You are able to give clients and passengers alike a safe and comfortable experience because of your commitment to safety, outstanding communication skills, and attention to detail. You maintain the greatest levels of quality and service whether you’re operating a commercial vehicle, driving people to their destinations, or delivering items to clients. For this reason, you’re a vital asset to any company.

Full job description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

Summary/Objective

The Driver works cooperatively with the Supervisor of Transportation, the Transportation Dispatcher, as well as principals, teachers, instructional assistants and other drivers in all matters related to the transportation of school students. The Van Driver has the responsibility for driving his/her bus as safely and efficiently as possible, and to perform all duties related to driving the vehicle as listed below.

Essential Functions For Driver:

• Knows and obeys all traffic laws; always maintains a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school vans.
• Maps out the most efficient route for each student on the run
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authorities.
• Checks van before and after each operation for mechanical defects.
• Installs car seats and assists children in and out of the van and their securements
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the van.
• Knows and follows policies as stated in the driver’s handbook.
• Assists, when called upon, with any emergency
• During non-driving hours, performs other maintenance tasks as may be required to keep the van clean and fueled.
• Attends all required training as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.
• Immediately notifies Human Resources and Supervisor of any traffic violations incurred while employed.
• This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. The employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility Of Driver:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities the incumbent must possess the managerial skills necessary to train drivers, interact with staff, parents and outside contractors.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration Required To Hold Position Of Driver:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid PA driver’s license
• Motor Vehicle Report clear of violations (per the recommended guidelines and at the discretion of the Bucks IU)

NOTE: Please attach a current resume with your application submission.

Physical Demands For Driver:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to finger, and to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift, and reach with hands and arms. Physically able to install/operate equipment needed for assigned route. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be subject to outside environmental conditions with moderate noise level. Visual acuity with or without vision aids, ability to distinguish colors. Be free of impairment of the use of a foot, leg, hand, finger, or an arm, or other structural defects of limitations likely to interfere with the ability to safely control of vehicle. Depressing fuel and brake pedal with right foot and leg requiring 70 psi. Steps to enter and exit vehicles, step down 3.5 feet to exit emergency door.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:

 This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work vary but are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Education and Experience: Requirements for Driver

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently without general supervision

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): 

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: 

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws

The Bucks IU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.