School Bus Driver

Job Summary & Examination Date

Dual-Merged (2526-01)

If you do not currently possess the required licensure for School Bus Driver, but you are interested in training to become a School Bus Driver with our district, please apply for our School Bus Driver Trainee position. ********

To apply for Substitute School Bus Attendant & School Bus Driver Position, .

All new hires are being offered advanced step salary placement to Step C: $25.50/hour ***

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation, drives a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; assures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses; performs regular safety inspections.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of School Bus Driver in order to fill current and future vacancies. The eligibility list will be effective for one year.

These positions are 5-6 hours/day (split shift) during the school year; 206 paid days.

Applications will be accepted on a continual basis. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application.

• California School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Valid California Class B Driver License with P/S endorsements
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency
• Medical Examiner's Certificate
• K-4 report (issued within last 30 days - online documents are not considered official and will not be accepted)

All completed application materials will be reviewed to determine if each applicant meets the stated qualifications for the position. Applicants should take note that possession of the stated qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the hiring process.

Based upon the information provided in the application materials, the most qualified applicants will be invited to a written merit exam.

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: )

• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.
• Assist students and other passengers by providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both normal transport and emergency situations; safely transports and assists medically fragile and students with special needs.
• Communicate with District personnel, parents and legal guardians to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; respond to inquiries from students, parents, and staff regarding transportation services.
• Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related maintenance records.
• Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean buses; refuel, service and prepare vehicle for operation.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior.
• Prepare related logs and reports as necessary including pre-trip, field trips, accident, passenger incident and inspection reports; maintain route, passenger misconduct, mileage and student counts records.
• Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.
• Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

• Successful passage of the District's job-related proficiency test.
• California School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Valid California Class B Driver License with P/S endorsements.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• K-4 report (issued within last 30 days - online documents are not considered official and will not be accepted).

• Safe and defensive driving practices.
• Proper operation of school buses.
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic first aid, CPR & AED procedures.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
• Learn and apply…