Centralia-Motor Pool/Van Driver (Transportation) 2024-25

Motor Pool/Van Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation                       Location: Transportation

Bargaining Unit: Public School Employees’             FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: 

Motor pool/van drivers ensure the safe transport of students on schedules routes and/or special trips including utilizing school district owned vehicles.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years driving experience
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a physical examination from a licensed health care provider
• Possession or ability to obtain a first aid card
• Ability to pass a federal and state background check
• Possession of a driving record free of all major violations such as a DUI or negligent driving with a limited number of minor violations
• Ability to problem solve by identifying issues and creating action plans
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to adhere to safety practices, understand applicable codes, policies, and regulations, to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of area streets and locations or ability to learn
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques or ability to learn
• Knowledge of health standards and hazards or ability to learn
• Ability to utilize wheelchair tie-downs, child safety seats, and lifts
• Ability to perform non-technical tasks with the ability to enhance skills over time
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Successful experience working with diverse individuals
• Successful experiencing working with adolescents

Essential Functions:

• Transports students in a school van/car in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Responds to inquiries from students, families, and school personnel regarding transportation services
• Reports observations and/or incidents (discipline, accidents, etc.) in accordance with school district policies and procedures
• Ensures students and other passengers are safe and secure during transport
• Informs, teaches, and enforces behavior expectations of all passengers
• Assists students and other passengers in the proper procedures during the loading and unloading of van/car during both normal transit and emergency situations
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills in accordance with OSPI policies
• Redirects student behavior appropriately
• Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with students, families, and other staff
• Attend trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:  $19.89 - $24.46 per hour, depending on experience

Work schedule: 3.5 hours per day, 190 days per school year

Benefits:

9 paid holidays; 3 personal leave days; 11 sick leave days; health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB; State retirement through DRS; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Public School Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Procedures: 

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Gibb Kingsley, Director of Transportation at gkingsley@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Mr. Kingsley.

Working Condition and Physical Effort Requirements