Driver,Transport Special Needs

Summary:
The Driver, Transportation Special Needs, will perform skilled work in the operation of specialty equipment designed to meet the special requirements of the district’s special needs and McKinney-Vento population. The Driver, Transportation Special Needs, will provide curb-to-curb isolated transportation services to multiple students who cannot be accessed with the district’s yellow bus fleet.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

· Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

· Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

· Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

· Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
· Follows a designated route and an established time schedule while picking up students and dropping them off at specific locations on a printed route.

· Observes all state, city, and local traffic laws and regulations.

· Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.

· Ensures vehicle meets regular maintenance schedules.

· Reports defects or problems with vehicle to shop supervisor.

· Completes various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, incident reports, and accident reports.

· Ensures assigned vehicle is clean at all times.

· Completes a minimum of eight (8) hours of driver-related training annually.

· Certified in First Aid and CPR as prescribed by Florida Statute for Drivers.

· Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Self-Management: Regulates impact of own emotions upon others. Remains focused and energized under stress. Accepts criticism and recovers quickly from setbacks. Projects realistic self-confidence in abilities.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years driving experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Possession of a valid State of Florida Class E driver’s license. Meet Safe Driver Plan requirements.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, climbing, balancing, talking, hearing, depth perception, and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate; extreme cold and extreme heat.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities that may be strenuous.

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