BUS (VAN) DRIVER

BUS (VAN) DRIVER JobID: 18763 Position Type: Transportation/DriverDate Posted: 10/20/2026Location: Transportation DepartmentDistrict: Clarkston Community Schools Additional Information: Show/HideSUMMARY:Drives a van to transport students over specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with State and local traffic regulations. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Presence on the job is an employee's fundamental obligation.Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required.Drives a van safely and professionally.Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections.Use established routes and designated stops.Perform bus housekeeping duties inside and out.Fill the gas tank.Notify the supervisor of any vehicle defects.Notify the supervisor of any accidents and student injuries.Complies with all traffic ordinances.Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.Participates in on-site training.Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering a van.Shows proficiency in the use of technology and computer skills.Establishes favorable working relationships with co-workers, parents, students and local district staff. QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Must have no points on driving record and be able to pass physical including drug tests.Valid Driver License required.Must be able to obtain a Chauffeur's License.Satisfactoryly pass the knowledge examination.Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing.Meet state physical examination requirements.Meet local or state standards for driving tests.Meet local or state standards for driver record check.Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and computer skills. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, administrators, parents and the community.Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology and computer skills.Must carry out all responsibilities with awareness of all requirements, standards and policies established by the Board of Education.Ability to keep calm in emotionally stressful situations.Ability to read and understand maps.Ability to pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program.Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, Board policies, and handbooks.Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedures.Ability to effectively present information in one on-one small group situations to customers, students, and other employees of the organization.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and compute rate, ratio and percent.Ability to frame and solve a practical problem logically and rationally.Ability to apply common sense understanding, to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand.The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times.The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools, and is continuously driving on the job.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and individually push or pull up to 100 pounds, such as students.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. SALARY/SCHEDULE:$18.00 - $22.14 Per HourMonday - Friday5.5 hours per day