Bus Driver

Bus DriverSchedule: 7.0 – Split Shift: Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 9:30 am. M, T, TH, & F from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. and Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.Job Description / Essential Elements: Print 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 requiredREQUIRED 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 bussesABILITY 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 informationEXPERIENCE 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 physicalDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate in English and SpanishPHYSICAL 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 Fingerprint clearance required. CPR/First Aid are provided by the District.Training is available. WUSD offers a valuable health and retirement benefits through CalPERS. We guarantee 7 hours a day.DMV Printout ((H-6)) Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Three)) Resume