What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Van Driver position at Fairfax County Public Schools?
Performs all activities required to safely drive a school van transporting students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and school-related events; performs related duties as required or assigned.
Location:
Various
Transportation Van Driver
Percent Full-Time:
Temporary/Hourly
Contract Length:
To be determined
Salary Grade
[Salary Information] :
US-H Schedule
Pay Frequency:
Biweekly
Closing Date:
31-May-2025
Open
Until
Filled:
No
Office:
Transportation Services
Re-Adv.
Position:
No
Qualifications:
Required
Posting Title:
Transportation Van Driver
Job Type:
Transportation
Location:
Various
Transportation Van Driver
Percent Full-Time:
Temporary/Hourly
Contract Length:
To be determined
Salary Grade
[Salary Information] :
US-H Schedule
Pay Frequency:
Biweekly
Closing Date:
31-May-2025
Open
Until
Filled:
No
Office:
Transportation Services
Re-Adv.
Position:
No
Qualifications:
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a five year, satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles that shows within the preceding five years, there have been no convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, and no assignments to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program; and within the preceding 12 months, the applicant has not been convicted of two or more moving traffic violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and has no charge of reckless driving with the previous 11 years.
- Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
- Successful completion of the driver-training program offered by the FCPS.
- Applicants must have a satisfactory preemployment physical examination and a completed physician's certificate (School Bus Driver's Application for Physician Certificate, form EB.001) which is required under the provision of Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia and Regulations of the Virginia Board of Education) with controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and FCPS.
- Current bus drivers who are disqualified or ineligible to operate a bus, due to medical conditions, accidents, crashes, moving violations, or substance abuse issues are not eligible for a position as a school van driver.
- Ability to adhere to FCPS policy regarding meeting qualifications for physical and/or health requirements and maintaining certifications pertaining to school vehicle operations.
- Must possess or have the ability to learn state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school vans.
- Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse on the two-way radio with passengers, public officials, and general public.
- Ability to read a standard road map and have knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County. May require interstate travel.
- Ability to interact positively with, gain respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving.
- Ability to assist special needs student riders.
- Ability to work with attendants in managing all riders.
- Knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures.
- Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Among the essential functions of this job is regular attendance, punctuality in reporting to work, and timely submission of attendance and leave requests.
- High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
Posting Title:
Transportation Van Driver
Job Type:
Transportation
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