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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, Day Shift Shift

Posted:

08/17/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

EmployRI

Web Site:

EmployRI

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/17/2026

Expires:

11/30/2026

Job #: 1568838

Job Requirements and Properties

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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 Hours

30 Hours Per Week Benefits

Job Description

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Job Title:

School Van Driver

Location:

Transportation

Class Title:

Full Time- Non Exempt - Local 808

Effective Date:

08/30/2026

Salary Range:

$21.05 Hours per week: 30

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.

Please note:

Applicants for safety-sensitive positions with the Westerly Public School District are required to complete a urinalysis drug test as part of the employment application process. This notice is provided to inform applicants of the Districts intent to include such testing in its hiring procedures.

Questions can be directed to:

HR@Westerly.k12.ri.us Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.