District Driver - 8 Hours Per Day at Lennox School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION Under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Maintenance and Director of Special Education, the District Driver transports special services students in accordance with established routes, time schedules and District policies and procedures. May pick-up and deliver mail to all District sites and/or provide support to Warehouse Worker, including driving a truck to deliver items to school sites. Participates in Professional Development opportunities offered by the District.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Safe and defensive driving practices, and application of motor vehicle laws, proper operation of school vehicles sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action; - Must have a satisfactory driving record (Must present DMV Driving Record); - Operation of specially equipped vans and delivery truck; - Pass drug and alcohol testing in compliance with VC 34520.3 prior to start date; - Pass medical exam using the same form as commercial driver performed prior to start date; - Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment; - State laws, rules and regulations, Education Code sections and California Vehicle Code applicable to driving a passenger van for student transport; - Basic first aid procedures; - Basic record-keeping techniques; - Principles, methods, practices and procedures required of this position; - Oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish; writing skills to develop workplace correspondence; - Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, keep and maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Application. (Apply on Edjoin.org) or CSEA Chapter 575-unit members may apply for a vacancy by notifying the Personnel Office through a letter of intent or Edjoin. The letter of intent or Edjoin application shall be kept on file for the then current school year or until such time as the unit member retracts the letter of intent or Edjoin application, whichever occurs first. NOTE: per Article 6.3.1 "Probationary unit members shall not be eligible for lateral and/or promotional transfers" 2. Résumé 3. Two letters of recommendation (letters must be signed and dated within one (1) year) 4. Proof of completion of Mandated Reporter Training (Personnel Training AB1432) due at time of hiring. (Online training go to: www.mandatedreporterca.com)
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Safe and defensive driving practices, and application of motor vehicle laws, proper operation of school vehicles sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action; - Must have a satisfactory driving record (Must present DMV Driving Record); - Operation of specially equipped vans and delivery truck; - Pass drug and alcohol testing in compliance with VC 34520.3 prior to start date; - Pass medical exam using the same form as commercial driver performed prior to start date; - Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment; - State laws, rules and regulations, Education Code sections and California Vehicle Code applicable to driving a passenger van for student transport; - Basic first aid procedures; - Basic record-keeping techniques; - Principles, methods, practices and procedures required of this position; - Oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish; writing skills to develop workplace correspondence; - Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, keep and maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Application. (Apply on Edjoin.org) or CSEA Chapter 575-unit members may apply for a vacancy by notifying the Personnel Office through a letter of intent or Edjoin. The letter of intent or Edjoin application shall be kept on file for the then current school year or until such time as the unit member retracts the letter of intent or Edjoin application, whichever occurs first. NOTE: per Article 6.3.1 "Probationary unit members shall not be eligible for lateral and/or promotional transfers" 2. Résumé 3. Two letters of recommendation (letters must be signed and dated within one (1) year) 4. Proof of completion of Mandated Reporter Training (Personnel Training AB1432) due at time of hiring. (Online training go to: www.mandatedreporterca.com)
Comments and Other Information
Education and Training:
- High School diploma; or the equivalent.
- Successful completion of the examination for school bus drivers given by the District.
Licenses/Certification/Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (At least a Class C).
- Must be insurable and maintain insurability by the District’s insurance carrier(s).
- Food Handlers Certificate, if applicable (to be completed within the first 30 days of employment).
- Completion of Fork Lift training, if required (provided by District after employment).
Comments and Other Information
Education and Training:
- High School diploma; or the equivalent.
- Successful completion of the examination for school bus drivers given by the District.
Licenses/Certification/Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (At least a Class C).
- Must be insurable and maintain insurability by the District’s insurance carrier(s).
- Food Handlers Certificate, if applicable (to be completed within the first 30 days of employment).
- Completion of Fork Lift training, if required (provided by District after employment).