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The School District of Philadelphia

Public school district delivering education citywide

Van Chauffeur

Part-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge of automotive equipment operation principles.
  • Knowledge of the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Knowledge of the component parts of automotive vehicles and their functions.
  • Knowledge of computer-based equipment.
  • Ability to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently.
  • Ability to perform light manual tasks when required by the work assignment.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to complete and maintain vehicle records.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to transportation operations.
  • Drive a passenger van on assigned routes, picking up and discharging students at designated locations.
  • Transport students on field trips.
  • Supervise or assist in supervising students' behavior while in the passenger van.
  • Clean and maintain the passenger van.
  • Assist transportation mechanics with daily passenger-van maintenance, including checking batteries and radiators and changing tires.
  • Provide transportation to and from school, alternate sites during the school day, after-hours activities, and school-sponsored athletic functions.

About the company

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The School District of Philadelphia

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The School District of Philadelphia provides public education for about 200,000 school-aged children in Philadelphia. It runs and supports the city’s public schools, oversees curriculum and standards, hires teachers and staff, and manages funding and resources to offer programs that connect schools with families and communities. The district implements policies and supports educators through district leadership and school-level administration to create safe, engaging learning environments. Its goal is to ensure all students achieve their full intellectual and social potential, graduate ready to succeed, and view education as a civil right for every child in the city.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pennsylvania's July 2026 budget adds $157.3 million to Philadelphia schools.
  • May 2026 board approval locked a $4.6 billion operating budget and capital spending.
  • The Northeast facilities plan modernizes 169 schools while funding new construction at Comly.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 asbestos DPA threatens criminal sanctions if compliance slips over five years.
  • August 2026 Kensington asbestos relocation triggered lawsuits and campus disruption before classes.
  • Seventeen school closures for 2027-28 face community backlash and enrollment volatility.

What makes The School District of Philadelphia unique

  • Philadelphia runs 339 buildings and 100,000+ students, enabling citywide scale advantages.
  • Gilbane delivered Northeast Community Propel Academy through a 16-month public-private partnership.
  • The district controls a $1.5 billion capital program through 2032.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Mental Health Support
  • Flexible Work Hours

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