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G&L Student Transportation
School Van Driver- PAID Training and Hiring Bonus
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What they do
A Van, Taxi, Shuttle Driver drives vehicles to transport small groups of passengers, or provides paying customers with transportation to a specific location. May transport passengers between a small number of predetermined locations, such as a hotel shuttle that provides patrons with rides to the airport.
$34,883 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
PAID Training and Hiring Bonus Drivers are the most important employees in our company. Without them, we would not have a service to provide. They are more than "just a driver"; they transport our future generations to and from school with a positive attitude, a cheerful greeting, and respect - all while maintaining a safe and timely ride. Each driver is a part of the family we've created and view each day as another opportunity to serve the community. Specific Van Driver responsibilities include the following: Maintain the "People Standard" of the company which includes but is not limited to maintaining a positive attitude, great work ethic, self-motivated, team player, follow through on commitments, and be reliable. Perform all driving duties with the utmost safety and use of defensive driving techniques. Communicate with students about how to unload and load the van, where the van stop is located, and safety at bus stops safely and properly. Maintain close communications with dispatch on route movements and times and report any variances, in particular emergency situations or hazards. Confidentiality is a serious matter which includes child and family privacy. Drivers must understand the importance of respecting privacy for students and their families. Interior cleanliness of the van is a driver's responsibility. A regular standard is the van swept and/or dust mopped daily, and garbage dumped after each a.m. route. Fueling the vehicle is required at locations using authorized card locks or bulk fuel systems. Daily attendance for assigned daily duties is required. Driver is responsible to be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations to maintain qualified driver's license in Pennsylvania. The driver is responsible for reporting to the Location Manager any traffic citation or violations, or criminal convictions, that would be adverse in maintaining a valid driving license. Maintain Pupil Management on their routes. Remind the students of rules and train them on proper behavior on the school vehicle. Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements Complete all records and reports timely and accurately and submit to Transportation Department. Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route / trip logs. Operation of a two-way radio. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.