Substitute Van Driver

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent

LICENSURE: Valid Iowa Driver's license

EXPERIENCE: Minimum age of eighteen (18) years, acceptable driving record, ability to drive van in all weather conditions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Represents Prairie Lakes AEA with a pleasant and friendly attitude.

Handles mail as described on the mail procedures sheets.

Loads and unloads vans.

Maintains external and internal appearance of the delivery van.

Maintains a neat and clean work environment (including garages)

Assures that the van is fueled and properly serviced.

Monitors and informs supervisors of maintenance required on van, including mileage, body integrity, tire wear and fluid levels of van and then alerts media supervisor of any problems.

Maintains regular planned delivery schedules.

Drives a predetermined route in a safe and reasonable manner, within the limits of Iowa traffic laws.

Delivers mail, media and materials to the proper drop point within a building

Accurately delivers and maintains records associated with the delivery and pickup of material in all weather conditions.

Documents all special delivery materials, (e.g. non-mail, non-lending library items) on route sheets.

Reports all accidents to the supervisor or his/her designee and completes required reports and forms

Communicates concerns of local education agency contact people to supervisor or his/her designee for the efficient resolution of identified concern(s).

Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES:

Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environment

Believes in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEA

Focuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable, efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well-lived

Anticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovation

Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual communication

Possesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agency

Exhibits self-motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectations

Manages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectiveness

Problem solves by utilizing data-based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutions

Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality

Models and integrates technology into daily work

Understands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts served PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel between schools and sites served.

Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can't always be anticipated.

Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all equipment needed to complete responsibilities.