Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children; and to perform related work as required. Specific Duties Include:

• Operate a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules
• Pick up and discharge school children safely according to transportation rules
• Escort children across street, stopping traffic when necessary
• Transport students and teachers on field trips to various locations, choosing the best route and making departure and arrival time as scheduled
• Service bus with gas and oil and check tires and battery
• Wash bus exterior and clean interior and assist in maintaining bus in safe operating condition
• Maintain good order among students on the bus
• Follow district policies regarding the disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens
• Keep record of mileage, fuel and oil, and prepares reports of driving hazards and incident
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills Include the Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Operate a school bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution
• Maintain order among students on a school bus
• Learn a designated bus route, bus stops, and district traffic hazards
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

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• Palo Alto Unified School District
• PAUSD Salary Schedule
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