POSITION SUMMARY

Develop a daily route based on student ridership using a computerized routing program and be proficient in reading maps.  Drive a school van to transport students over specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with all licensing and traffic regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives a school van safely and professionally, showing proficiency in handling and maneuvering.
• Performs, and properly completes, daily pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances.
• Complies with discipline polices set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
• Participates in on-site training.
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform frequent and repetitive physical labor that includes lifting, bending, flexing, pushing and climbing.
• Develops route schedule using a computer routing program.
• Contacts parent/guardian to communicate pick up and/or drop off times.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises students while transporting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License with no points.
• Must be able to obtain Michigan Chauffeur’s license.
• Must be able to successfully pass physical exam, and test negative for prohibited substances.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.