Substitute Bus Driver/Custodian

School Bus Driver

We will train you to become a School Bus Driver!! This position is an on call, substitute position and selected candidates will be contacted to fill vacancies with regular staff is absent. Tasks include: The primary responsibility will be transporting students in a school bus however the position also includes custodial duties during the non-driving hours. In addition to bus driving capabilities this position requires prior experience with and the ability to perform the following work: Public School cleaning and general custodial functions at assigned sites.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: To operate a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students; to supervise and take responsibility for the safety of those students. All members of our staff are part of our learning community and, as such, share responsibility for the education and well-being of our students. SUPERVISOR: Transportation Manager TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Under direction of supervisor, drives a school bus over designated routes according to daily time schedules. 2. Picks up and drops off students. 3. Escorts students across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as necessary. 4. Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, on occasion choosing the best route, departing and arriving as scheduled. 5. Using a prescribed checklist, inspects vehicles to maintain safe operating condition. 6. Recommends route/stop changes to supervisor. 7. Advises on repairs needed. 8. Attends scheduled safety meetings and safety programs. 9. Maintains good order among students on buses. 10. Reports incidents that affect the safety of students to supervisor. 11. Follows District Policy regarding student discipline and when in contact with parents and other citizens. 12. Cleans complete interior of bus, lifts and cleans under seats, dusts and washes seat backs, interior walls, windows, and floors annually. 13. Maintains record of mileage driven. 14. May be given part-time assignment in check fuel status on all buses and refueling as necessary. 15. Starts and warms up bus before beginning daily route. 16. Cleans windshield, headlamps, tail and turn lamps, and mirrors daily; sweeps and cleans bus daily. 17. Washes exterior of buses. 18. Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Possession of currently valid Class B Driver's License, Air Brake Endorsement, Passenger Endorsement, California Special Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and Department of Transportation DL-51 (Medical) Certificate; plus all other legal requirements by law or regulation. Knowledge of: Safe driving practices. California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students. Methods of maintaining order in a diplomatic manner. Knowledge of first aid practices. Ability to: Drive a school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain order among students on a school bus. Understand and carry out directions. Maintain simple records. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Speak, read, and write English at a level required for satisfactory job performance. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and community. EXPERIENCE: Two years of general driving experience with a safe record. Experience driving a school bus or equivalent passenger transportation is desirable. EDUCATION: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. MEDICAL CATEGORY II Moderate Physical Effort 1. Requires moderate physical effort and exertion associated with the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or climb. 2. Requires lifting 50 lbs. maximum or carrying any object weighing up to 25 lbs.

This position requires the following to be in place prior to being considered: A valid California Class B Driver's License with an Air Brake endorsement with no limitations and a Passenger endorsement that includes a Special Driver Certificate DL 45 Current First Aide Certificate Current Medical Exam Application Packet should include ( in addition to an EDJOIN application): DMV printout -recent within 60 days School Bus License Copy 3 Letters of Recommendation (Optional) This is an on call 8 hour per day position with an approximate schedule of 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Mondays through Fridays.

Aromas/San Juan Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, or military or veteran status pursuant to the California Code. The Human Resources Department of the Aromas/San Juan Unified School District will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.