BUS DRIVER (Health and Welfare Benefits Included)

School Bus Driver

Under the direction of the Director of MOTF, or his/her designated Administrator, to operate a school bus or transportation vehicle along designated routes within an established time schedule, transport students to and from school and on special event trips, perform regular safety inspections of bus or transportation equipment, according to established procedures.

Essential job functions include:

• Drives a school bus or transportation vehicle along designated routes in accordance with an established time schedule
• Transports students to and from school, athletic events, field trips, and special events as assigned, loads and unloads students safely at designated stops
• Stops traffic and escorts students across streets according to established procedures
• Inspects the bus and report mechanical defects or malfunctions, performs pre-trip inspections according to established procedures
• Maintains the bus or transportation vehicle in a clean and orderly condition
• Maintains order and discipline among passengers at all times
• In accordance with policies, disciplines students and prepares related reports as assigned
• Advises students in bus evacuation procedures
• Monitors and enforces the district student bus pass program
• Adheres to policies and concerning transportation problems and concerns
• Prepares and maintains records and reports related to assigned activities including the daily transportation activity record
• Sweeps, cleans and refuels buses
• Administers first aid as required
• Transports students, including students with special learning needs and physical disabilities, as assigned, assist all students to board, sit in and leave the bus safely, assist student in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assuring student are safely fastened into their seats, utilize wheelchair tie downs, student securement devices and seat belts
• May collect funds for bus passes
• Utilizes two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications
• Drives a vehicle to conduct work
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, knowledge and/or abilities required:

• Drive a school bus and other transportation equipment safely and efficiently
• Operate school vans with lifts
• Maintain appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment
• Perform appropriately in situations requiring tact and diplomacy

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices and techniques
• Basic first aid procedures and methods
• Safety and maintenance requirements of bus and other pupil transportation equipment
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
• Basic record-keeping techniques

Ability to:

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships
• Work courteously and tactfully with co-workers, public and parents
• Promotes team building and a positive work environment
• Receive constructive criticism and modify work appropriately
• Prioritize and identify needs and solve problems independently as appropriate
• Suggest procedural improvements to superior as appropriate
• Skillfully handle difficult situations using good judgment
• Maintain high level of professionalism in keeping the needs of customers a top priority
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Administer first aid
• Maintain routine records
• Communicate, both written and oral, using tact, patience and courtesy
• Perform bus child checks regularly as required
• Ensure students are not left unattended on the bus
• Conduct post trip inspection at the end of each shift

Typical qualifications:

Experience: One year of experience in the transportation of students or the completion of a school bus driver training program. Education: Equivalent to the completion of High School. License and/or certificate requirement:

• Possession of a valid Class A or B, California Motor Vehicle Operator's License with passenger, school bus endorsements and Air Brake Certification
• Possession of a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate with restrictions 0 or 1, issued by the appropriate agency, including the passage of a first aid examination

Conditions of employment:

• Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier
• Employees in this classification are subject to random drug testing as prescribed by Federal law

Health and welfare benefits:

Bus Drivers working 20 or more hours per week qualify for fully paid benefits for entire family, including medical, dental and vision. Life Insurance provided for employee. Total Annual Benefit Package (2024): Up to $28,230