SCHOOL BUS DRIVER (INCLUDES BENEFITS)

School Bus Driver (Includes Benefits)

There are several vacancies for School Bus Driver available. Most positions in this class are assigned to work 6-hours a day / 10 month shift. Permanent positions are eligible for benefits. An eligibility list is being established to fill future permanent and substitute vacancies. This classification has been designated as safety-sensitive in accordance with the drug and alcohol testing requirements adopted by the District pursuant to Board Policy 4212.42.

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation Services or Transportation Services Supervisor, operates a school bus in the transportation of students to and from school or field trips following designated routes in accordance with time schedules; assures bus is in safe operating condition by conducting daily vehicle inspections; maintains student discipline; assures the safety of students; and maintains related records.

Incumbents are expected to follow well established rules and guidelines. Due to the nature of the work, employees in this class receive limited supervision. However, incumbents report to the Supervisor who is readily available via two-way radio and can provide direction on more serious situations which may arise such as traffic accidents/injuries. While the driving aspects are routine, situations arise regularly which require incumbents to exercise independent judgment such as in the disciplining of students and in evaluating traffic conditions. Success in this class is based on the incumbent's ability to: drive a large vehicle safely concentrating on road conditions while maintaining discipline of a large number of students on the bus; follow written and oral instructions; and perform required duties in accordance with strict time schedules.

The class of School Bus Driver is distinguished from the class of Bus Driver Instructor in that while the latter may perform some of the duties of a School Bus Driver, the latter's primary responsibility is to provide on-going training of the trainees and the School Bus Drivers in order to qualify and maintain their licenses and certificates.

Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable. Experience as a school bus driver is desirable.

The following documents MUST be submitted at the time of application:

• A valid Class A or B California Commercial Driver License with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements (copy front & back) is required;
• A Type 1 California Special Driver Certificate endorsed for School Bus operation by the California Department of Motor Vehicles with a 0, 1, or 6 restriction only (copy front & back) is required;
• A current DL-51a Medical Certificate approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required;
• If applicable, a valid First Aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate, if applicable (copy front & back) is required; and
• A copy of your current DMV Official Driver Record is required.

All licenses and certificates listed above must remain current and maintained during the course of employment. Failure to provide all of the required documents will result in a candidate being disqualified. You may upload your documents to your application or email them to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please Note: If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.