Share $0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in Rhode Island $22.59 - $29.50 Per hour School Van Driver Westerly Public Schools

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, School

Location:

Westerly, RI - 02891

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/25/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

EmployRI

Web Site:

EmployRI Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/25/2026

Expires:

08/24/2026

Agency Job ID:

297 Job #: 1568584 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) Age 21 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Job Summary:

Van Drivers play an integral part of our community and educational process. They are committed to safely transport students to and from school. Beginning and ending each school day by providing a supportive, caring and safe environment.

Responsibilities:

Follows planned routes making scheduled stops to transport children to and from school while obeying all rules and regulations. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school vans. Communicates with the dispatcher via two-way radio during the route; provides updates to the dispatcher and reports delays, mechanical failure, emergencies, change in traffic patterns, or accidents. Manages student behavior when occupants are in the van. Provides a written record of violation of student conduct to the Transportation Safety Coordinator. Keep the assigned van clean. Keep to an assigned schedule. Perform a Pre and Post Trip DOT inspection for mechanical defects with assigned vehicle. Discharges students only at authorized stops. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. Transports only authorized students and School Department staff. Reports all accidents and completes required reports. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Previous van driving experience is preferred. Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent time management skills.

Education:

Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Certification & Licensing:

Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Van Driver requirements. Must have RI Drivers License or have the ability to get one