School Bus Driver; Includes

POSITION

There are several vacancies for School Bus Driver (Includes Benefits) available. Most positions in this class are assigned to work 6 hours a day / 10 month shift. Permanent positions are eligible for benefits. An eligibility list is being established to fill future permanent and substitute vacancies.

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation Services or Transportation Services Supervisor, operates a school bus in the transportation of students to and from school or field trips following designated routes in accordance with time schedules; assures bus is in safe operating condition by conducting daily vehicle inspections; maintains student discipline; assures the safety of students; and maintains related records.

Incumbents are expected to follow well established rules and guidelines. Due to the nature of the work, employees in this class receive limited supervision. However, incumbents report to the Supervisor who is readily available via two-way radio and can provide direction on more serious situations which may arise such as traffic accidents/injuries. While the driving aspects are routine, situations arise regularly which require incumbents to exercise independent judgment such as in the disciplining of students and in evaluating traffic conditions.

Success in this class is based on the incumbent's ability to drive a large vehicle concentrating on road conditions while maintaining discipline of a large number of students on the bus; follow written and oral instructions; and perform required duties in accordance with strict time schedules.

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable.

Experience:

Experience as a school bus driver is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial Driver License with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements is required; a Type 1 California Special Driver Certificate endorsed for School Bus operation by the California Department of Motor Vehicles with no restriction on air brake: at least 0, 1, or 6 restriction is required; a current DL‑51a Medical Certificate approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required;

if applicable, a valid First Aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate is required; a copy of the current DMV Official Driver Record is required.

• A valid Class A or B California Commercial Driver License with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements (copy front & back) is required;
• A Type 1 California Special Driver Certificate endorsed for School Bus operation by the California Department of Motor Vehicles with a 0, 1, or 6 restriction on air brake is required (copy front & back);
• A current DL‑51a Medical Certificate approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required;
• If applicable, a valid First Aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate (copy front & back) is required; and
• A copy of your current DMV Official Driver Record is required.

Employees in this classification work primarily outside, in varying temperatures in inclement weather, in contact with gas, exhaust, and cleaning solvent fumes, dust, odors, moving vehicles, exposure to minor and severe contagious illnesses/diseases (colds, flu, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis), in the absence of immediate supervision, and in direct contact with students, the public, and District personnel.

Employees in the classification sit for extended amounts of time, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., pull, climb stairs, stoop/bend, use fingers repetitively, twist or apply pressure with wrists or hands repetitively, use both hands and/or legs simultaneously, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear, have depth perception, have color vision/distinguish shades, see small details and for long distances, operate mobile motorized equipment, and drive a vehicle.

Applications for this position will be accepted on-line only…