Van Driver

Description: Transport students from school to the Greater Peace Family Life Center within designated routes and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in the vehicle. This person is responsible for the safe operation of the van and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established pick-up schedules. 

• Drive van within prescribe routes in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated location.
• Ensure students are safely strapped into seat belts and/or car seat.
• Take attendance upon pick up and again after children are safely in the building. 
  
• Check all seats and under seats to ensure no student has been left on the van prior to parking and locking it. 
• Manage and monitor student behavior during transport. 
• Report misbehavior or incidents to program director 
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily. 
• Report any issues to church custodian.
• Ensure van has gas , oil, and tires are in good condition. 
• Complete any required reports upon request. 
• Attend any required safety and/or driving trainings. 
• Knowledge of Alabama Motor Vehicle Laws
• Learn and abide by school pick-up area schedules and requirements
• Drive bus safely and efficiently
• Exercise good judgement and extreme caution while driving
• Maintain valid Alabama drivers license
• Possess a good driving record
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Successfully pass a Child/Neglect Background Check
• Successfully pass an ABI/FBI Fingerprint Background Check