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Salary: $21.73 – $23.61 Per Hour

Summary: Responsible for the safe operation of a school van (less than 16 driver/passengers) while transporting students to assigned locations. May assist students while loading and unloading a vehicle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

• Operates vehicles in a safe manner and in keeping with applicable driving laws. Reports problems with vehicle and/or driving hazards to supervisor.
• Responsible for the safety and security of assigned students while transporting to various locations.
• Ensures that the vehicle is properly cleaned and maintained; keeps vehicle hazard free, cooperates to keep co-workers and students safe.
• Works safely within established guidelines for safe lifting techniques.
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.
• May assist, as necessary, in other areas of transportation.

General Responsibilities: Performs all job assignments in a safe and responsible way at all times. Presents a neat, clean, and appropriately dressed manner. The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employee’s successful job performance. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are typical 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: Must be a high school graduate, or have a General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Previous experience with transporting passengers or light truck delivery desired.

Licenses and/or Certificates: Valid Vermont Driver’s License with clean record. CDL preferred, but not required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate (CPR); Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certificate; and First Aid Certification is required. Drivers must qualify for a DOT medical card.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, lists, and documents such as safety rules, maps, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to develop and write routine and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one, and in small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply basic math skills: addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication and weight, measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students, staff, and others by demonstrating patience, kindness, and courtesy. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass state driver’s license skill test. Ability to manage students and equipment. Ability to observe student behavior and advise supervisors of concerns and/or issues. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies as they relate to the job responsibilities is essential.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, as defined by the District, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, see, drive, hear, climb and descend steps. Occasionally, the incumbent will walk, stand, and reach forward and above with hands and arms, bend or twist at the neck and trunk, and must occasionally squat, carry, lift and/or move up to 90 pounds, such as assisting students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, depth perception, and peripheral vision. The employee is required to travel to other work locations and be exposed to various weather conditions. The incumbent must demonstrate manual dexterity to operate a vehicle. The incumbent must meet insurability conditions for employment by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

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 the job, the employee works inside and outside, with a variance in temperatures and will occasionally walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints and interact with students, staff members and members of the public. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud.

Pay: Pay: $25.00/hour

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!Job Overview:

Responsible for safely transporting students to various work-based learning sites, colleges, airports, and other activities. Responsible for ensuring the physical security of buildings and property. Assist with conducting fleet management, tracking and reporting mileage, and dispatching vehicles based on transportation needs and vehicle size.

Retirement Plan: Eligible to participate in the company 401(k) with Company matching after 1 year

Vacation: Minimum of ten days per year. Actual days are based upon your Service Date

Sick Time: Accrued sick time at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

Transportation:

• Safely drive students to work-based learning sites, colleges, airports, and other designated activities.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating the vehicle.
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle interior at all times.
• Assist students with boarding and disembarking the vehicle as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students and staff during transportation.

Security Monitoring:

• Conduct regular patrols of buildings and property to ensure physical security.
• Check doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment for any signs of tampering or malfunction.
• Immediately report any security breaches, suspicious activities, or safety hazards to appropriate authorities.
• Take necessary corrective actions to address security issues and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed logs of security checks, findings, and actions taken.

Back up for:

• Fleet Management
• Mileage Tracking and Reporting
• Dispatching of Vehicles

Accountable For:

• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Having the ability to work under pressure as well as ensuring timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and company directives.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Previous experience in transportation, preferably with a focus on student transportation or similar.
• Familiarity with local traffic laws and routes.
• Physical ability to conduct security patrols and lift/move objects as needed.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and schedules.
• Must be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), with passenger and air brake endorsements, within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain mandatory DOT/CDL medical certification.
• Successfully pass and participate in the mandatory DOT/CDL drug and alcohol testing program.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• CPR and first aid certification.
• Experience in security or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in an office setting and at various locations on Center. Employee must regularly walk, climb stairs and visually observe Center environment. Employee must be able to run and respond to physical altercations or other emergencies rapidly for the safety of students, Center staff and property. Employee must be able to safely operate a passenger vehicle and supervise students simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving. Ability to conduct security patrols on foot and climb stairs if necessary. Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.