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

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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Experience as a driver transporting groups of people is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

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. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request. 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.

Benefits

Salary: Five step salary range that provides annual increases of approximately five percent until the fifth step is reached. New hire initial step placement (normally up to Step 3) based on qualifying education and experience as outlined in Merit System Rule 7.20.1. An employee who is promoted to a higher class shall be placed on the step of the new salary range that is at least five percent above the current rate, excluding any differential pay. Vacation: Earned based on assigned hours. Increased vacation allowance based on years of service with the district. Confidential employees receive an additional 3 days vacation allotment, up to a maximum of 22 days. Management employees receive 22 days of vacation (based on 12-month assignment). Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year. Holidays: Fourteen paid holidays per year (based on 12-month assignment). Insurance and Credit Union: The District offers a competitive Health and Welfare plan for employees and dependents, based upon the number of hours worked; employees who are placed in a regular assignment of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. The Ventura Schools Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services. Retirement: Employees are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Social Security and Medicare. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit Public Employees Retirement System(CalPERS) website.