About the role
The Van Driver provides safe and efficient door-to-door service for students in our afterschool program. They keep simple records; maintains the van in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and perform other related work as required while adhering to agency and state safety regulations.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Ensures passengers are picked up and transported to/from the center in a safe and timely manner
Plans and/or cooperates in establishing schedules; follows established schedules; adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes
Determines the safest and most efficient pick up and drop off routes
Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner, providing door to door service
Reports any client issues immediately to the driver supervisor and/or scheduler
Performs pre-trip procedures, including inspecting the van and maintaining van in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; reports the need for maintenance or servicing
Maintains standard records such as logs of passengers driven, miles driven, and gasoline purchased
Submits all paperwork regularly as required
Operates the van in a safe and courteous manner, following California driving laws and regulations, including seat belt regulations and cell phone regulations
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other agency staff members and others in regular contact with the program
Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs
Typical hours of work are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm for pickup and 6:45pm-8:30pm for drop-off, however some special events on weekend day shifts may be required
Qualifications
This is a safety sensitive position
Safely drive a large passenger van
Must possess a valid California Driver's License
Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as demonstrated by current K-4 DMV printout
Must be cleared by the Department of Justice through fingerprinting and background check
Must qualify to be insured with the agency vehicle insurance carrier
Must have reliable transportation to worksites
Ability to determine safe and efficient routes to be driven and read street maps
Following oral and written directions
Communicating effectively with and being sensitive to the needs of the passenger population served
In accordance with US Department of Transportation requirements, must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and comply with periodic testing for drug use and alcohol misuse
Work cooperatively with co-workers and others contacted in the course of the work
Must speak English
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with school age children
Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds
Time Commitment:
Commit to 1 to 2 hours a day twice a week for the full academic year
Must be able to commit to Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 or 7:00-8:30 from Sept thru May
Submit a resume and supporting documents
Complete an online application
Possess a valid California Driver's License
Submit to a current K-4 DMV printout
Submit to and pass a background check(no cost)
Submit Health Certificate with Negative TB Test (from a physician)
Attend a 1 hour orientation
Complete a W9
Compensation
Stipend position 4-5hr+/- per week $25hr.
About the Company
B.O.O.K (Building Our Own Kids) Academy is a free community service provided through the Maranatha Outreach Center nonprofit in San Jose, California. The B.O.O.K. Academy afterschool program is a literacy, enrichment and STEM program that offers free literacy instruction and homework support, with other STEM and hands-on enrichment activities to encourage a students love of learning. We provide a positive, safe, and quiet atmosphere for students in grades K12 to excel in their academic studies.
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