Driver - Transportation Aide

Driver - Transportation Aide Altus Academy - 2.7 Rialto, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification CPI Certification Passenger Endorsement Basic math First aid High school diploma or GED DOT Physical Certification First Aid Certification Non-CDL Class C Full Job Description Overview Responsible for driving school vehicles for the safe transportation of special needs students. Drivers will have at least one aid in the vehicle to assist students physically, emotionally, and ensure a safe healthy environment while being transported. Drivers are expected to follow all California traffic laws, adhere to Altus Academy driver policy and procedures, arrive on time daily, and ensure students are picked up and dropped off safely at specific locations assigned. What you'll do Driving the vehicle in a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. Supervision of students up to and including the securing of seat belts and other safety equipment. Reporting any mechanical failures at the end of each route or if necessary stop vehicles and report if it appears unsafe to continue driving. Refrain from unnecessary discussion with aids and students. Must be able to meet and interact with employees and parents/guardians in routine situations, which require tact, discretion, and courtesy. Must be able to follow directions to new locations. Must report any tickets and/or accidents immediately to the transportation manager regardless if it is in a company vehicle or personal vehicle. Support the mission statement of Altus Academy. Attend staff and team meetings. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance. Any and all related duties as assigned per the Altus Academy Policy and Procedure Handbook.

Qualification Requirements:

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.

Education AND/OR Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year in transportation preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must possess a valid First Aid Card, CPR Certificate, and CPI card. Possess a valid unexpired Class C license with a passenger transport vehicle (PV) endorsement (per California Vehicle Code (CVC) § § 233 and 15278). Must provide (MEC) Medical Examiner's Certificate Form, (MEC)

CSA-5876

). Must have no points on driving record and have personal auto liability insurance.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to independently problem solve unique student and employer situations. Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to supervise children, maintain effective working relationships with children and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequent bend or squat, twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently uses hands to write notes and documentation, and is continuously monitoring students on the job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds such as students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance and close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100° and below 32° and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well‐being of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person