School Van Driver at North America Central School Bus in St. Louis, MO

If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.

Job Purpose: Primary responsibility is to safely transport passengers in a van. No CDL required.
Major Responsibilities:
• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the van, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the van including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the van.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management.
• Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device
Minimum Education & Certifications Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver's license & other state or local permits as required. No CDL Required.
Requirements & Expectations:
Good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• Dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Walking Crossing lot and, around exterior of van.
• Sitting Up to 2-3 hours
• Climbing Steps in and out of van, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection, multiple times a day
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detecting problems with passengers on van, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
• Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs and checking for sleeping
• Ability to read street signs, route sheets
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable

North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.