School Transportation Driver/Van Driver

School Transportation Driver/Van Driver

JobID: 2574

Position Type:

Transportation

• Date Posted:

8/25/2026

• Location:

Victor Central School District

• Closing Date:

09/17/2026

Job Description

Title: Van Driver (Civil Service Title: School Transportation Driver)

3 positions available

Qualifications:

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or higher.

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment (Per 8 NYCRR § 156.3(b)(2)).

• Qualified to be employed as a School Transportation Driver per Civil Service, NYS Education Department guidelines, and 8 NYCRR § 156.3(b)(4).

• Possession of a valid Class C New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license with appropriate restrictions and endorsements at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.

• Ability to pass a qualifying physical exam.

• Demonstrate good eye-hand-foot coordination and good spatial perception to enable good judgment of distance for safe and precise passing, braking, and parking.

Responsibilities:Shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Attend meetings as needed.

• Follow directives (written, oral, electronic).

• Regular use of school email.

• Operates small passenger vehicles (vans/cars) to safely transport students and/or school personnel to and from school, extracurricular activities, athletic events, field trips, appointments, and other authorized activities according to established routes and time schedules.

• Conducts daily vehicle safety and operational inspections including checking tires, lights, fuel, oil, fluid levels, and general vehicle condition.

• Maintains proper student behavior and orderly conduct in the vehicle while driving.

• Assists students to get in and out of the vehicle as necessary, including students requiring specialized supervision or accommodations.

• Notifies Director of Transportation and appropriate school personnel of any mechanical defects, maintenance needs, accidents, unsafe conditions, or hazardous road/bridge conditions.

• Keeps assigned vehicle clean and orderly, including interior cleaning, windshields, windows, and mirrors.

• Completes daily record sheets and logs relating to mileage, student counts, incidents, vehicle condition, and required reports.

• Observes all rules, regulations, policies, traffic laws, and procedures regarding qualifications, safe operation of vehicles, and personal characteristics.

• Conducts emergency evacuation drills and responds appropriately to emergencies.

• Maintains data security as applicable and maintains confidentiality with staff, student, and family information.

• Operates in a respectful, responsible manner.

• Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Starting Salary: $21.10 per hour,as per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the CSEA Unit