Lead Bus Driver

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation or his/her designee, plan, schedule, and coordinate daily adjustments to bus routes and the District’s pupil transportation program; assign bus drivers to designated routes, special events, and field trips; dispatch drivers and equipment; provide clerical support; transport students to and from school, special events, and on field trips; and perform a variety of other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
-Any combination equivalent to: High School Graduation, GED, or Certificate of Completion and
three years bus driving experience and a safe driving record.
-Experience in a position that demonstrates comprehension/familiarity with the concepts/principles of route formation and
dispatching procedures and techniques is preferred.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Class A or Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement;
Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass and
maintain a First Aid test issued by the California Highway Patrol or American Red Cross (if the
CHP test is waived); and have a valid medical examiner’s certificate as required by the
Department of Transportation. Maintain clear drug and alcohol screenings.

Comments and Other Information

1 Vacancy-40 per week, 12 months per year