Van Driver
Norwalk Housing Authority
Van Driver
DATE: 9/14/2010
REV DATE: 10/22/2021
Hourly Wage: $25.07
REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LEARNING CENTERS
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the timely and safe transportation of Learning Center students and NHA residents using NHA's van fleet.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Follows driving schedule as provided by Assistant Director of Learning Centers.
• Responsible for daily inspections of assigned van using provided inspection forms.
• Keeps an accurate log of all runs and mileage traveled.
• Responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of assigned van.
• Ensures the safety of all passengers by following all applicable laws and posted traffic signs.
• Reports any and all van issues immediately to supervisor.
• Attend and complete required trainings.
• Maybe asked to transport boxes, food, etc. to various Learning Centers.
RELATED DUTIES AND ABILITIES:
• Notifies supervisor and Lead Coordinators of Learning Centers of any disciplinary issues with student passengers.
• Required to keep provided cell phone on at all times so as to be reachable if additional stops are needed or schedules need modification.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Adhering to all safety rules and regulations when operating the vehicles with or without passengers.
• Bringing to the attention of the Assistant Director of Learning Centers any issue that may affect the health or well-being of any client in the Center's care.
• Experience with student transportation preferred.
• Experience driving 7 passenger and larger vans recommended.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other Authority employees, and the residents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Requires a high school graduate or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of experience working with children
• Clean driving record
• Clean child abuse and criminal background checks
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
• Public Service License (must have Passenger endorsement) or CDL
• Ability to lift up to thirty five (35) pounds