This is transportation work driving a van for the School District. It is a split shift part time
position with assignments that change daily. A van driver provides rapid response to
students to and from school on a regularly scheduled route, alternate sites during the school
day, after hours, and school sponsored athletic functions. Performs minor daily preventative
maintenance to the van as needed.
Essential Functions
• Provides critical support to transportation operations.
• Drives a passenger van to a number of assigned routes, picking up and discharging
students at designated location; transports students on field trips.
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of students’ behavior while in the passenger van.
• Cleans and maintains the passenger van; may assist transportation mechanics in the daily
maintenance of the passenger van which may include checking batteries, radiators and
changing tires.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
o the principles of automotive equipment operation.
o the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
o the component parts of automotive vehicles and their functions.
o computer based equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to:
o operate a vehicle safely and efficiently.
o perform light manual tasks if required by work assignment.
o understand and follow oral and written instructions.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
o complete and maintain vehicle records.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
Certificates/Licenses
Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment
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Our Mission
The mission of The School District of Philadelphia is to provide a high-quality education that prepares, ensures, and empowers all students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in order to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.
Our Vision
The School District of Philadelphia will deliver on the right of every child in Philadelphia to an excellent public school education and ensure all children graduate from high school ready to succeed.
The key word in this vision is “right.” The District exists to deliver on the civil right of every child to a strong, lifelong foundation.
