Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking school bus drivers to safely drive a school bus, van or district vehicle to transport students, district personnel and other persons as assigned on school business. Some positions are benefit eligible.

Example of Duties:

• Pre- and post-trip inspection
• Maintains a daily log of bus inspection
• Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance request to mechanic
• Fuels bus/vehicle as needed
• Maintains a clean vehicle inside and out
• Drives a bus or van to transport passengers on special needs and/or regular route
• May be required to drive special field trips or athletic events
• Transport students in a safe manner
• Instructs students on bus safety, providing guidance and discipline to students as appropriate
• Refers parent complaints or discipline problems to Transportation Coordinator
• Individuals must be able to work split shifts
• May perform other transportation or district related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, climb up and down stairs, kneel and crouch
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and employees

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to attain or currently hold a CDL license with School Bus Driver Endorsement. (Training is available)
• Successfully pass mandatory DOT Physical and drug screens (pre-employment)
• Obtain appropriate Fingerprint Clearance
• Complete mandatory CPR and First Aid training
• Safe driving record

Pay is $16.00 per hour while in training. Starting pay up to $21.90 per hour, after training. The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.