2024-2025 School Van Driver - Montgomery County Public School

SCHOOL VAN DRIVER

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications for a School Van Driver position that is available within our division for the 2024-2025 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Van Driver has a unique opportunity to positively influence our students while providing safe and efficient transportation to and from school on a daily basis.  The school van driver works approximately 4.25 hours per day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Must furnish a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that the applicant, within the preceding five years, has not been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, convicted of a charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convicted of a felony, or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program (pursuant to VA Code §18.2-271.1) or within the preceding 12 months, has not been convicted of two or more moving violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-497)
• Provide a reference statement, upon initial employment, signed by two reputable persons who reside in the local area or in the applicant’s community, attesting that the person is of good and moral character
• Must be physically qualified to drive a school bus or other vehicle transporting students and pass a physical examination of a scope prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education furnished on a form prescribed by the Board showing such results (pursuant to VA Code § 22.1-178)
• Must have had a reasonable amount of experience in driving motor vehicles to be trained to drive a school or activity bus upon a highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-339)
• Dependability and punctuality required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transport students safely to and from school on a daily basis
• Comply with the Motor Vehicle Laws and Regulations of the State Board of Education
• Come to a full stop when approaching a railroad crossing using state guidelines; look and listen carefully in order to positively determine when it is safe to cross the track
• Operate the va over the assigned route and make no change unless duly authorized by the Supervisor of Transportation or designee
• Exercise every possible care for the safety and comfort of the pupils en-route and to permit no pupil to ride on the outside of the va or with head, hands, or arms out of the windows
• The school van driver shall open and close the entrance door and keep it securely closed while the van is in motion. This responsibility shall not be delegated to any other person.
• Complete and record daily pre-trip inspections of the school van and report any repair needed immediately to the school bus garage and any additional repairs in writing to be turned in promptly
• Maintain discipline and report cases of disobedience to the school principal
• In case of a breakdown, to place bi-directional reflective triangles on the highway according to regulations, and to notify the transportation department immediately. To keep the pupils in the van until it is repaired unless conditions justify evacuation or transfer to another van
• Report all school van accidents and/or student injuries to the transportation department immediately
• Refrain from prohibited use of alcohol or illegal drugs, tobacco, profane, and unclean language and to see that the pupils conduct themselves likewise
• Make all reports, attend meetings, and training sessions required by school authorities
• Be accountable for bi-directional reflective triangles, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, body fluid kit, and any other equipment on the assigned school van
• Prevent any object from being placed in the van that will restrict passageway or emergency exits, and to keep bottles or other loose objects off the van  
• Inform the transportation office if a driver is taking medicine (or any other substance) that may impact their ability to safely operate a school van or supervise students 
• Keep the bus clean and sanitary at all times.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with state and local regulations and as required by the supervisor
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
• Report personal absences in time for the supervisor or designee to secure a substitute driver
• Attend all required in-service meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation or designee
• Must possess physical and mental capability for the sole supervisory responsibility of public school students

SALARY:  $15.00 - $29.03 hourly; depending on experience

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

Please complete an online application and apply directly to the 2024-2025 School Van Driver job posting by visiting the following link:

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100