School Van Driver - Part-time in Elk River, MN

Vision Transportation is a family owned and operated company who believes in a fun, friendly work environment. We proudly support communities in the following school districts: ISD 727, ISD 728, and ISD 885. We have offices located in Big Lake, Elk River, Rogers, Zimmerman, and St. Michael-Albertville.

Work location varies based on route availability. We are currently looking to fill van routes in Elk River, MN.

Van Driving is a meaningful way to serve your community and positively impact students’ lives every day. We are looking for flexible, reliable, and safety conscious people with a passion for helping kids from all backgrounds and abilities.

Hours range from 10-20 hours a week. Shifts run Monday–Friday and routes times are approximately:

· Morning routes start between 5am–6:30am

· Midday routes start around 11am

· Afternoon routes start between 1:30pm–2pm

Routes run about 1.5 hours on average.

Candidates with childcare experience and or all day availability are preferred.

We offer:

Positive and supportive work environment

Competitive pay rates

Paid training

Supplemental healthcare plans

401k employer matching after 6 months of active employment

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Summer hours optional

Responsibilities:

Safely drive a van route while following route paperwork

Proactively and attentively assist special needs students with loading/unloading; maintain proficiency in the safe operation of securing car seats, booster seats, seat belts, and harnesses

Maintain proficiency in the safe operation of the hydraulic lift apparatus and securing wheelchairs as applicable

Assist with implementing individual student plans, and managing student behaviors while in transport between schools and student stops as recommended by Vision, route paperwork, and school districts

Complete pre/post-trip inspections and child checks

Demonstrates professional, respectful, safe, and responsible behavior at all times and while communicating with staff, school personnel, parents, and students

Attend all required training and safety meetings

Assist in maintaining a clean vehicle

All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Climbing on and off a bus or van, bending, twisting, and squatting to assist students as needed, sitting for extended periods, walking up and down the bus aisle to check students, seats, and exits
• Will require some periods of exposure to elements
• Capable of assisting and moving students whose mobility is impaired and any student as necessary.
• Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds

Must Have:

Valid MN driver’s license

High school diploma or equivalent

Be 18 years of age or older

M-F availability

Professional level English fluency

Preferred:

Experience with kids

Promotion opportunities available: Paid training to get CDL for School Bus Driving or a Trip Driving positions.

Visit our website: www.visionmidwest.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Do you have experience working with kids?

Language:

• fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Minnesota License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elk River, MN 55330 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24