Van Driver (Catalina Island)

Job Summary

This recruitment is for Catalina Island positions only.

Please note: Catalina Island Unit A and B employees receive an additional $4.2247 per hour.

The route begins at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Two Harbors and is responsible for transporting students throughout the island to and from the Avalon School and to and from field trips on Catalina Island.

Catalina Island is located 22 miles southwest of the Los Angeles Harbor Breakwater. Employees must live on the island, and/or arrange for their own transportation to and from the island.

Under general direction, drive a nine (9) passenger van on Catalina Island to transport students safely and efficiently to locations along a designated route; perform daily vehicle inspections; prepare a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities; perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Pick up and drop off students in accordance with specified time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure passengers wear seat belts. E
• Maintain order and discipline among students in the van and while entering and exiting the van in accordance with applicable District policies; prepare unsatisfactory student conduct reports as necessary. E
• Transport students, staff and parents on field trips, school events and other destinations; meet scheduled departure and arrival times; load and unload luggage, supplies and equipment including fieldtrip lunch containers.E
• Perform daily vehicle inspections; report mechanical malfunctions or other needed repairs to appropriate personnel; drive vehicles to mechanic shop for service and inspections; pick up and drop off school mail at the post office. E
• Maintain assigned van in a clean and safe operating condition; wash and clean van; check fluid levels; refuel and prepare van for operation. E
• Maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities including daily vehicle condition, inspections and vehicle repairs.E
• Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; contact emergency personnel; administer first aid to students as needed; prepare accident and incident reports as appropriate. E
• Attend safety meetings to maintain current knowledge of safety procedures and emergency equipment in the event of an illness, accident or breakdown. E
• Utilize and monitor a two-way radio; receive information regarding road and traffic conditions. E
• Communicate with site administrators, District staff and parents to coordinate activities, resolve issues and exchange information. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Safe and defensive driving practices.

Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.

First aid procedures.

Operation of a two-way radio.

Basic maintenance requirements of motor vehicles.

Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

Drive a nine (9) passenger van safely and efficiently along a designated route.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Maintain assigned van in a clean and proper working condition.

Maintain a safe discipline level among students.

Conduct required safety inspections.

Administer first aid.

Maintain routine records and reports.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Operate a two-way radio.

Read and interpret maps.

Education and Training:

Graduation from high school or equivalent is desirable.

Experience:

Two years of experience operating a motor vehicle. Experience driving a passenger van or bus is highly desirable.

Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Valid California Class C driver's license.

Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit, at his/her own expense, his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the District's safe driving standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant regardless of any other standing.

Incumbents in this classification must possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Card issued by an authorized agency by time of appointment and maintain certification throughout employment in this classification.

The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer:

Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Our process will consist initially of a "paper screening" of your training background, experience, and evaluation of responses on a supplemental application. Only the most highly qualified candidates whose background, skills, and expertise most closely match those that we are seeking, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

This process may include any combination of the following: written, qualifications appraisal oral, performance, or technical oral examination(s), scored on a job-related basis. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.