Bus Operator

Job Title

School Bus Driver

Job Description

Under the direction of the assigned manager, operate assigned buses and vehicles to transport students to and from athletic events and field trips; coordinate the mechanical maintenance and repair of college-owned buses and vehicles; and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities and Duties

Essential functions include:

• Operate assigned buses or vehicles to transport students and staff safely to and from athletic events and field trips.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs; contact outside repair companies as needed.
• Inspect college vehicles prior to operation for safety purposes; clean windshields and headlights; clean the interior and exterior of college vehicles including picking up debris, sweeping floor and wiping upholstery; service college vehicles with fuel and oil.
• Inspect vehicles for compliance with state regulations including emissions; maintain all fuel and mileage inspection records for college vehicles; maintain daily inspection records for college vehicles.
• Maintain appropriate behavior among passengers on buses; follow College policies regarding student control and contact with the public.
• Maintain schedules of transportation needs for various College events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code that apply to the operation of vehicles transporting passengers.
• Safety regulations and safe work practices including safe bus driving procedures and operations.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques.
• Customer service skills.

Ability to:

• Operate assigned buses and vehicles safely and effectively.
• Coordinate and a variety of repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles.
• Inspect assigned vehicles for safety.
• Maintain a variety of files and records.
• Recognize malfunctions in equipment and report them to campus mechanic for appropriate action.
• Exhibit patience in challenging situations.
• Assure that assigned vehicles are maintained in clean and safe operating condition.
• Read and interpret area maps.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain physical conditioning for the safe operation of a bus; frequent to continuous sitting.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

Education and experience: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: One year of bus operation experience.

Other certifications, licenses, or special requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class B, California Motor Vehicle Operator's license, with passenger endorsement by the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Vehicle Driver's Certificate, issued by the California Highway Patrol including a valid First Aid Certificate.
• Possession of an unrestricted State Department of Education Driver Instructor Certificate.

Supplemental Information

Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job. Physical demands: Incumbents are required to maintain physical conditioning to ensure the safe operation of a bus; sitting on a frequent to continuous basis; frequently getting up and down. Work environment: School Bus environment. May be exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, paint fumes, mechanical and electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and moving parts, moving objects or other vehicles, as well as cold and hot temperature. Hazards: While operating buses, work involves heavy traffic conditions, traffic hazards, varying weather conditions, and students who may exhibit unruly behavior. Note: This position is a Part-Time position up to 20 hours a week.

San Joaquin Delta College offers its employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for the employee and their dependents. Please note:

• Full-Time Employees - Participation in medical, dental and, vision is MANDATORY and employees may not opt out even if covered by other insurance.
• Part-Time Employees - Employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision but must meet eligibility criteria and are responsible for 100% of the cost.

Benefits details can be found at: Employee Benefits Package Retirement information can be found at: San Joaquin Delta College - Retirement The District realizes the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. To work at the highest ability, employees need to take time away from their job for rest, recreation, and important personal matters. To accommodate those needs, SJDC provides generous holiday and vacation schedules and sick time hours. District Holidays San Joaquin Delta College - District Holidays Employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for tuition fee waivers for regular classes (not including community service classes) taken at Delta College. All Athletic home events (excluding playoffs) are free to the public.