Passenger Vehicle Driver

Job Title

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, operates a diesel or gas powered passenger vehicle to transport up to nine special education students to and from schools, special trips, and events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives a diesel or gas passenger vehicle over a designated route in conformity with an established time schedule; picks up and discharges students at designated schools and events.
• Supervises conduct of students being transported to maintain appropriate behavior in accordance with District policies regarding student conduct.
• Assists in maintaining the equipment in a clean and safe condition including but not limited to sweeping the interior, picking up debris, and maintaining windows in clean condition at all times.
• Services vehicle with fuel and oil; inspects first aid kit, fire extinguisher, security of brakes, seat belts, doors, windows, transmission, brakes, lights, and other components for safe operation on a daily basis.
• Performs first aid, CPR, and emergency assistance to ill or injured students.
• Completes and maintains records and reports including incident and accident reports and records of trips.

Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience as a driver transporting groups of people is preferred. A valid California driver's license and safe driving record with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Valid First Aid and CPR certifications must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge and Skills - Requires knowledge of: safe driving practices, provisions of California Motor Vehicle Code, the Education Code, and other laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students, including those for students requiring accommodations, routine equipment servicing and basic preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment, first aid and CPR.

Abilities - Requires the ability to: maintain order among students, follow oral and written directions, prepare and maintain accurate reports and records of operations, learn designated routes, maintain route time schedules, recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action, maintain assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition, perform routine servicing, administer first aid and CPR to ill or injured students, complete the district training program.

Physical Abilities - Requires: ability to function in a vehicle and outdoors engaged in work of an active nature, arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive a vehicle, visual acuity including depth perception, ability to sit for extended periods of time, hearing sufficient to be aware of traffic and road distractions/conditions and listen to students.

Working Conditions Work is performed outdoors where some safety considerations exist from physical activity, traffic conditions, and adverse weather conditions. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Simi Valley Unified School District