Maine Department of Transportation
*Anticipated* Van Driver (Full Time, School Year) - Transportation
Maine Department of Transportation, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
TITLE:
**Anticipated** Van Driver (Full Time, School Year) - Transportation
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The school van driver is responsible for the proper pick-up, transportation, and discharge of students along appropriate routes and on sanctioned atheltic, field, or other special trips. The van driver, at all times, operates a school van (up to 14 passengers), obeying all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws as well as Portland Public Schools' policies and procedures. The van driver is also responsible for enforcing PPS's Student Bus Conduct Code. The van driver inspects, performs minor maintencance, and cleans their assigned vehicle daily. They follow assigned routes and advise the Transportation Director of any route changes that could result in time and/or cost savings, as well as those that may cause issues with lateness or safety.
** This is an anticipated opening. It should be confirmed by August 29 - the posting will updated when it is confirmed. **
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Abilitiy to medically qualify through pre-employment and annual USDOT physical examinations Abilitiy to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and other drug and alcohol screenings as required Must furnish a driving record of the previous three calendar years free of convictions for felony, convictions for OUI, and no more than two moving violations within the past 24 months Ability to read, write, and understand verbal instructions in English as well as to communicate with fellow employees, students, and transportation supervisors Ability to pass a supervised road test Ability to provide two personal references CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Holds valid Maine non-commercial driver's license At least 21 years of age and has had license for minimum of 3 years [Preferred] Prior experience as a school van driver EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
School-year position Permanent Full Time, 1.0 FTE Hourly employee, eligible for overtime Covered under the BASE contract (see CBA here) Wages based on role and experience, as outlined in CBA Eligible for benefits as outlined here
Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
**Anticipated** Van Driver (Full Time, School Year) - Transportation
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The school van driver is responsible for the proper pick-up, transportation, and discharge of students along appropriate routes and on sanctioned atheltic, field, or other special trips. The van driver, at all times, operates a school van (up to 14 passengers), obeying all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws as well as Portland Public Schools' policies and procedures. The van driver is also responsible for enforcing PPS's Student Bus Conduct Code. The van driver inspects, performs minor maintencance, and cleans their assigned vehicle daily. They follow assigned routes and advise the Transportation Director of any route changes that could result in time and/or cost savings, as well as those that may cause issues with lateness or safety.
** This is an anticipated opening. It should be confirmed by August 29 - the posting will updated when it is confirmed. **
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Abilitiy to medically qualify through pre-employment and annual USDOT physical examinations Abilitiy to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and other drug and alcohol screenings as required Must furnish a driving record of the previous three calendar years free of convictions for felony, convictions for OUI, and no more than two moving violations within the past 24 months Ability to read, write, and understand verbal instructions in English as well as to communicate with fellow employees, students, and transportation supervisors Ability to pass a supervised road test Ability to provide two personal references CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Holds valid Maine non-commercial driver's license At least 21 years of age and has had license for minimum of 3 years [Preferred] Prior experience as a school van driver EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
School-year position Permanent Full Time, 1.0 FTE Hourly employee, eligible for overtime Covered under the BASE contract (see CBA here) Wages based on role and experience, as outlined in CBA Eligible for benefits as outlined here
Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.