School Bus Driver/Utility (Full-Time)

School Bus Operator Utility Services

Under general direction, transport students to and from school within designated route(s) and ensure the safety of the students while passengers in the school vehicle. Receive limited supervision from the Assistant Superintendent, Business within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures; transport students on special event trips; perform daily inspection of bus or other transportation equipment; operate school bus in a safe manner; perform utility duties as assigned.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print SOQUEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR UTILITY SERVICES JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision to safely drive a school bus vehicle over an assigned route in the transportation of students, including to and from school, field trips, and other special trips; to maintain buses in a clean and safe condition and to perform all related duties assigned. REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations Major Areas of Responsibility: Drive a school bus over an assigned route in accordance with a time schedule. Board and discharge student passengers. Enforce District policies and procedures and maintain discipline on buses. Prepare daily reports of mileage, time and student loads. Maintain bus cleanliness on a daily basis. Render first aid or emergency assistance as needed. Maintain good order maintaining students on the buses following district policies regarding the disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens. Maintain regular attendance. Work cooperatively with others. Perform related duties as assigned. Performs custodial and grounds duties when necessary; assists maintenance personnel. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Training and Experience: One year of general driving experience or six months of experience as a bus driver or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of safe driving practices; provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, and the Education Code as they apply to the operation of vehicles transporting school children; basic first aid practices and geography of the school district. Abilities: Ability to operate a school bus and other transportation exercising good judgment and extreme caution; maintain order among students on a bus; learn a designated bus rout, bus stops and district traffic hazards; make simple reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relations with students, the public, and staff members. Physical Effort/Work Environment: Good physical condition as determined by pre and post employment inquiries and health reports. Terms of Employment: A valid standard California driver's license, or a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol. A pre-placement physical examination may be required. 8/2005

Valid California School Bus Operators Certificate and valid California Driver's License Required Soquel Union School District will provide training needed to obtain a California Bus Driver's License for selected applicant. Applicants must submit a completed Ed-Join application form and are responsible for having attachments to the application such as resumes and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Applicants will be notified ONLY if being considered for an interview. Employees that are new PERS members will pay 7% of their PERS contribution. A successful applicant may be required to submit to a physical examination at the District's expense.