Bus Driver 6 hours

Bus Driver

ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: BUS DRIVER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, drive a school bus to transport children between home and school, athletic events and on field trips; provide the general servicing and cleaning of assigned vehicles. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Drive a school bus over a designated route in accordance with time schedules, transporting student on a routine basis. Conduct daily safety inspections of bus including checking items such as oil gauges, windshield wipers, emergency exits, horns, tires, lights brakes and turn signals. Transport students and instructors on special trips to various locations; make suggestions or select the most appropriate route according to established procedures. Prepare periodic reports regarding vehicle servicing and operation and reports regarding special trips completed; maintain daily records of pupils transported, mileage and driving hours. Service bus with gas and oil, check and fill tires and batteries; wash buses and clean interiors. Maintain order among students on buses and at bus stops; control loading and unloading of bus to assure passenger safety; report student misconduct according to established procedures. Operate school buses of various sizes and other District vehicles; operate a two-way radio and specialized equipment designed to accommodate special education students. Administer first aid to ill or injured students as needed and in accordance with established guidelines. Perform bus safety evacuation exercises with students involving lifting heavy objects as required; attend periodic safety meetings. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Safe driving practices California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code sections applicable to student transportation Basic First Aid procedures

Requirements / Qualifications: Valid Class B driver's license Valid School Bus Certificate with a P Endorsement Valid Medical & First Aid Certificate Valid CPR Certificate

Comments and Other Information: One year experience operating a school bus