Passenger Transport Driving·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeLansing, MI, USA$30 /hrIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be at least 21 years old.
Must pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol tests, and undergo reference and security checks.
Must have experience transporting individuals through public or private service, such as as a bus driver, law enforcement officer, EMS worker, or in a similar role.
Must be able to work a variable, on-call schedule and work effectively with PreK through high school age student van riders experiencing homelessness.
Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors and drive in all weather conditions.
Must be able to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds and varied socioeconomic levels.
Must maintain a good appearance and work attitude.
Must demonstrate good communication skills and punctuality.
Must have the physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
Must be willing to assist and cooperate with the supervisor, coordinator, coworkers, and other staff.
Responsibilities
Pick up and deliver students in a district-owned van to various sites as requested, including between school and shelters, hotels, and other temporary nighttime locations.
Maintain the van and report necessary repairs or damage.
Keep work areas clean and safe.
Follow all district, program, local, and state guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Salary Range: 30 to 30 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission we are looking to hire Substitute Van Drivers for our F.O.R.T Program. FORT drivers pick up and deliver students in a district-owned van to various sites as requested, including to or from school to shelters, hotels, and other temporary nighttime locations to ensure educational stability and continuity.
Qualifications
Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and be at least 21 years old
Must pass physical exam and drug/alcohol tests, and undergo reference and security checks
Possess experience in transporting individuals through public or private service, such as bus driver, law enforcement, EMS or another similar role
Ability to work a variable, on-call schedule and work effectively with PreK – high school age student van riders experiencing homelessness
Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, driving in all weather conditions
Ability to effectively interact with students, staff, and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds and varied socio-economic levels
Maintain a good appearance and work attitude
Must demonstrate good communication skills as well as punctuality
Physical ability to perform assigned tasks
Exhibit willingness to assist and cooperate with the supervisor, coordinator, co-workers and other staff
Job Responsibilities
Pick up and deliver students in a district-owned van to various sites as requested, including to or from school to shelters, hotels, and other temporary nighttime locations
Maintain the van and report all necessary repairs or damage
Keep work areas clean and safe
Follow all district, program, local and state guidelines
Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).