Bus Driver

School Bus DriverTanque Verde Unified School District is seeking school bus drivers to safely drive a school bus, van or district vehicle to transport students, district personnel and other persons as assigned on school business. Some positions are benefit eligible.Example of Duties:Pre- and post-trip inspectionMaintains a daily log of bus inspectionInspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance request to mechanicFuels bus/vehicle as neededMaintains a clean vehicle inside and outDrives a bus or van to transport passengers on special needs and/or regular routeMay be required to drive special field trips or athletic eventsTransport students in a safe mannerInstructs students on bus safety, providing guidance and discipline to students as appropriateRefers parent complaints or discipline problems to Transportation CoordinatorIndividuals must be able to work split shiftsMay perform other transportation or district related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, maintenance and procedure manualsAbility to work independentlyAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to sit for a long period of time, climb up and down stairs, kneel and crouchAbility to communicate effectively with students, parents and employeesMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDMust be able to attain or currently hold a CDL license with School Bus Driver Endorsement. (Training is available)Successfully pass mandatory DOT Physical and drug screens (pre-employment)Obtain appropriate Fingerprint ClearanceComplete mandatory CPR and First Aid trainingSafe driving recordPay is $16.00 per hour while in training. Starting pay up to $21.90 per hour, after training. The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.