Bus Driver 6 hours

Job Summary

ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: BUS DRIVER

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, drive a school bus to transport children between home and school, athletic events and on field trips; provide the general servicing and cleaning of assigned vehicles.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Drive a school bus over a designated route in accordance with time schedules, transporting student on a routine basis. E

Conduct daily safety inspections of bus including checking items such as oil gauges, windshield wipers, emergency exits, horns, tires, lights brakes and turn signals. E

Transport students and instructors on special trips to various locations; make suggestions or select the most appropriate route according to established procedures. E

Prepare periodic reports regarding vehicle servicing and operation and reports regarding special trips completed; maintain daily records of pupils transported, mileage and driving hours. E

Service bus with gas and oil, check and fill tires and batteries; wash buses and clean interiors. E

Maintain order among students on buses and at bus stops; control loading and unloading of bus to assure passenger safety; report student misconduct according to established procedures. E

Operate school buses of various sizes and other District vehicles; operate a two-way radio and specialized equipment designed to accommodate special education students. E

Administer first aid to ill or injured students as needed and in accordance with established guidelines. E

Perform bus safety evacuation exercises with students involving lifting heavy objects as required; attend periodic safety meetings. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe driving practices
California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code sections applicable to student transportation
Basic First Aid procedures

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Class B driver's license
Valid School Bus Certificate with a P Endorsement
Valid Medical & First Aid Certificate
Valid CPR Certificate

Comments and Other Information

One year experience operating a school bus