Van Driver jobs in Portland, ME

HOURS:  31-40 Hours per week/36 Weeks per year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Van Driver is responsible for transporting all passengers, including special education Students, over scheduled routes.  The Van Driver will ensure efficient, safe transport and will load/unload from the van.

• Drives a district van safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting Students to and from a variety of school sites.
• Follow all MSAD No. 75 District and Transportation Department’s rules, processes and policies including but not limited to; student discipline procedures and daily reporting requirements.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Establish and maintain proper conduct and discipline on the van at all times.
• Conduct established required safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily (I.E. brake systems, gauges, emergency exits, fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)
• Load and unload students and passengers only at authorized stops.
• Notify the appropriate authorities in cases of mechanical failures, delays in scheduled route or accidents.
• Maintain accurate pick up/drop off schedules (run sheets).  Ensure updates are timely with one copy on board the van for use if by substitute drivers.
• Maintain cleanliness of van.
• Remove accumulated snow and ice when needed, prior to scheduled run, and clean all windows of road grime as required so to ensure proper visibility.
• Attend meetings, programs and in-service training as assigned.
• Interact with residents, members of the public and colleagues in a cooperative and respectful manner. 
• Physical ability to meet primary responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A valid and appropriate State of Maine Driver’s License.
• A clean driving record with the State of Maine Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Authorization, or ability to obtain
• Physical ability to meet primary responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Activity Per Shift-

• Standing/Walking:  1-2 hours
• Sitting:  6-8 hours
• Lifting/Carrying:  1-2 hours, up to 50 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling/Sliding:  1-2 hours
• Climbing:  1-2 hours
• Bending/Twisting:  3-5 hours
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling:  1-2 hours
• Hands/Arms/Finger Dexterity/Hand Gripping:  6-8 hours