Career Center

FILING DATE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The District Classified application, Class A or B California Driver’s License, School Bus Driver’s Certificate and a current H6 DMV printout must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
This is an OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees.  The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Positions in this classification are part-time (25 hours/week, split shift), 10 months per year.

The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and oral technical interview. Testing may occur on a weekly basis.  Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.

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Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations over designated routes.  Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Representative Duties

Drive a school bus along designated routes according to established time schedules; transport pupils and teachers on various athletic and special event trips.  E

Observes legal and defensive driving practices; assuring compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes, and regulations.  E

Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding mileage, student counts, driving times, and fuel consumption.  Recommends changes in assigned bus routes and/or student pick-up points.  E

Pick up and discharge pupils at designated stops; escort students crossing streets according to established procedures.  E

Supervise pupil conduct during transport to assure safe vehicle operation; instruct children in various aspects of passenger and pedestrian safety.  E

Maintains order and discipline among passengers on the bus, and while waiting at student pick-up and delivery locations according to established policies.  E

Maintains assigned buses in a clean and safe operating condition; sweeping, washing, and cleaning the vehicle, as well as refueling, servicing, and preparing the vehicle for use in transporting students.  E

Conducts daily pre-operative safety inspection on an assigned school bus or buses; inspecting the interior, exterior, braking, and electrical systems, engine, and tires.  Notifies the Transportation Supervisor or on-duty mechanic of any mechanical or safety problems.  E

Administers first aid to injured/ill bus passengers as necessary and appropriate.  E

Attends and participates in transportation safety and in-service training workshops and meetings.  E

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: six months experience as a school bus driver.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe and defensive driving practices.
Proper operation of school buses of various sizes.
Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
Basic preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
District policies and procedures relative to student discipline.
Basic first-aid procedures.

ABILITY TO:
Drive school buses of various sizes safely and efficiently.
Maintain safe discipline among passengers.
Learn and follow designated routes and time schedules.
Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Maintain a school bus in a clean and proper working condition.
Maintain routine records.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Read and interpret maps.
Administer first-aid to ill or injured persons.
Communicate effectively with others.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Possession of:

1. Valid Class A or B California Driver's License with "S" endorsement;
2. Valid School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol;
3. Current H6 DMV Printout;

Employees must upgrade to a Type One Vehicle with Air Brakes within the first year of employment. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability at the District's standard rate during the term of employment.
 

Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Bending, pushing, lifting and moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

HAZARDS:
Exposure to driving a school bus during adverse weather and traffic conditions, fumes, and abusive or uncooperative individuals.