Bus Driver

Bus Driver

School Bus Drivers drive any type and size of school bus that may be operated by the school district for the transportation of passengers on regularly scheduled routes.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, drive a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students and to do related work as required. Education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and possession of valid licenses and certifications as stated in Licenses and Requirements below.

Examples of duties include driving a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students; escorting students across streets or roadways stopping traffic as necessary; transporting students and teachers on field trips to various locations, making departure and arrival times as scheduled; servicing buses with fuel; checking vehicles daily to maintain safe operating conditions; cleaning windshields and headlights; washing and waxing vehicles; advising mechanics of necessary repairs; attending scheduled meetings and safety programs; maintaining order among students on buses; following District policies regarding discipline of students and contact with parents and the public; reporting incidents which affect the safety of pupils.

Knowledge of safe driving practices; knowledge of provisions of the California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students; knowledge of first aid practices; ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently; ability to maintain order among students on a school bus; ability to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action; ability to learn a designated bus route, including stops and traffic hazards; ability to maintain simple records; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to work cooperatively with others.

Must possess: Valid Class B-P California driver's license with air brake and passenger endorsements; Valid California special driver certificate for school bus; Valid DL-51 medical card.

In order to be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following by the application deadline: Online Application (It is important that you complete the education and experience sections of your application as completely as possible.) Valid CA Class A or B driver's license with passenger endorsement Valid CA Special Driver Certificate for School Buses Valid Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) approved medical certificate.

Special requirements may include starting and ending work schedule at various times; working single split and extended splits; working late shifts; being assigned varied spot times and locations; being on duty during lunch period. Note: Safety-sensitive job class. Employees in this job class will be subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. Employment offer is contingent on criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Tuberculosis Clearance, and Pre-placement medical examination, including drug testing.