Bus Driver - Part time and Substitute

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, the Bus Driver operates with patience and skill a school transportation vehicle in accordance with State law and regulations to transport children to and from school over prescribed routes and to make special trips authorized by the School District.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
-Safely operate a school transportation vehicle over prescribed routes, picks up children at designated stops
-Maintains vehicle in a clean manner, checks vehicle before each trip as required by law
-Reports need for mechanical repairs as they are observed and recommend preventative maintenance to the Director of Transportation
-Fill out daily and weekly reports as directed
-Maintain order and discipline among children on school bus
-Assist and recommend to Director of Transportation in the areas of planning, scheduling
and services offered as requested
-Pick up and deliver intradistrict mail and parcels as requested
-Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-High School diploma or recognized equivalent
-Possession of a valid Class A or Class B California Driver’s License with passenger (P) and
airbrake (A) endorsements and a California School Bus Drivers certificate
-Successful completion of school bus driver examinations given by the California Highway
Patrol
-Pass a bus drivers physical examination paid by the District
-CPR/First Aid certificates

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While driving school buses, seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions will be experienced while loading and unloading children, controlling traffic and inspecting

Requirements / Qualifications

California Class B driver’s license
California School Bus Driver’s Certificate

Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Comments and Other Information

Addtional clearance requirements for employment:
Fingerprint clearance
TB Clearance
Clean driving record
Pre-employment physical