Fluvanna County Public Schools seeks to hire part-time Car Drivers in the Transportation department. 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Transportation Department at (434)589-4342. 

Reports to:        Transportation Supervisor

Location:           Fluvanna County Public Schools Operations Center

Salary Range:    $16.10 hourly, part-time, non-benefited position. 

https://www.fluco.org/o/fcs/page/salary-scales

• Daily hours for this position are split throughout the day.  Approximate times are 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  Times may vary as needed.

• Duties and assignments may vary depending on the changing needs of the school and school division.

SUMMARY

Assists with the transportation of students to include loading and unloading, and en route to and from school. Transport students to and from school following state and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Secures each student during transportation with seat belts, harness, or other safety equipment as required. 
• Maintains discipline in keeping with the school division regulations.
• Instructs riders regarding being responsible passengers.
• Knows the physical and/or emotional handicap of each student they are transporting.
• Is alert and exercises good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents of riders.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Virginia Driver's License (Required);
• GED or High School Diploma (Required);
• Ability to communicate with administration, staff, and the public in a professional manner;
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to transportation of students.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to operate radio communication when necessary and ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Virginia Driver’s license.

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing.

Meet State physical examination requirements.

Meet local or State standards for driving test.

Meet local or State standards for driver record check.

Successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of  personnel.

 5/2023