Bus Driver

About the Employer

Windsor Unified School District Nondiscrimination in Employment Statement


The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


Job Summary

Schedule: First Position: 7.0 - Split Shift: Monday through Friday from 6:00 am. to 9:30 am.
M, T, TH, & F from 1:00 pm. to 4:30 pm. and Wednesday from 12:15 pm. to 3:45 pm.
Second Position: split shift: Monday through Friday; 6:00 am. to 9:30 am. & 1:15 pm. to 4:45 pm. Wednesday afternoons: 12:00 pm. to 3:30 pm.


Job Description / Essential Elements:


WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT


JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: BUS DRIVER


DEFINITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, performs the necessary duties to safely operate a school bus over designated routes to transport children.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.
• Safely and effectively operates a school bus over designated routes as assigned, in accordance with assigned time schedules
• Operates the school bus within the rules and regulations set forth by the District, State, and the California Highway Patrol
• Maintains order among students on the bus and while they are being picked up
• Escorts students across streets when necessary
• Complies with District policies regarding student discipline procedures and contact with parents and other citizens
• Performs daily safety checks according to State regulations and reports immediately any and all safety repair needs to the Transportation Supervisor
• Maintains the bus in a safe and clean operating condition
• Maintains accurate and current daily transportation reports
• Provides simple first-aid to injured or ill students when required
• Transports students, teachers, and parent volunteers on field trips to various locations, choosing the safest and most efficient routes to make schedule and departure times
• Assists with transportation fee procedures
• Performs other related work as required


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Safe driving practices
• State laws and regulations regarding the safe operation of school busses


ABILITY TO:
• Learn provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operations of vehicles and the transportations of school children
• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Relate positively to students, staff and the public
• Maintain order among children on a school bus and maintain a cooperative relationship with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain confidentiality of school related information


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:


EXPERIENCE:
•REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES AND EXAMINATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent (This requirement may be waived under exceptional circumstances)
Possession of a valid California Drivers License, Class 1 or Class 2
Possession of a school bus driver's certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol
Medical Examiner's Certificate required by California Highway Patrol
Pre-placement physical


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


WORK POSITION (PERCENTAGE OF TIME):


Standing: Walking: Sitting:


BODY MOVEMENT (FREQUENCY):


None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)


Lifting: Bending: Pushing and/or Pulling:


Reaching Overhead: Kneeling or Squatting:


LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:


None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)


Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 50 lbs.: More than 50 lbs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• DMV Printout ((H-6))
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Three))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

We are looking for Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers as well.