Bus Driver

About the Employer

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Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for over 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment.


Dry Creek's award-winning schools provide dynamic and innovative programs in grades TK-8 to meet the individual and diverse needs of students. Our dedicated staff strives to build a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically.


We invite you to come learn with us.


Job Description / Essential Elements:


DRY CREEK JOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT


JOB TITLE: Bus Driver


DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES


To operate a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students.


SUPERVISOR: Superintendent


TYPICAL DUTIES:


1. Under direction of lead driver, drives a school bus over designated routes according to daily time schedules.
2. Picks up and drops off students.
3. Escorts students across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as necessary.
4. Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, on occasion choosing the best route, departing and arriving as scheduled.
5. Using a prescribed check list, inspects vehicles to maintain safe operating condition.
6. Recommends route/stop changes to lead driver.
7. Advises on repairs needed.
8. Attends scheduled safety meetings and safety programs.
9. Maintains good order among students on buses.
10. Reports incidents that affect the safety of students to Lead Driver.
11. Follows District Policy regarding student discipline and when in contact with parents and other citizens.
12. Cleans complete interior of bus, lifts and cleans under seats, dusts and washes seat backs, interior walls, windows, and floors annually.
13. Maintains record of mileage driven.
14. May be given part-time assignment in checking fuel status on all buses and refueling as necessary.
15. Starts and warms up bus before beginning daily route.
16. Cleans windshield, headlamps, tail and turn lamps, and mirrors daily; sweeps and cleans bus daily.
17. Washes exterior of buses.
18. Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS


Possession of currently valid Class B Driver's License, Air Brake Endorsement, Passenger Endorsement, California Special Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and Department of Transportation DL-51 (Medical) Certificate; plus all other legal requirements by law or regulation.
Knowledge of:


- safe driving practices;
- California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of
vehicles in transporting students;
- methods of maintaining order in a diplomatic manner;
- knowledge of first aid practices.


Ability to:


- drive a school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently;
- maintain order among students on a school bus;
- understand and carry out directions;
- maintain simple records;
- recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action;
- speak, read, and write English at a level required for satisfactory job performance;
- establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.


MEDICAL CATEGORY II


Moderate Physical Effort


1. Requires moderate physical effort and exertion associated with the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or climb.
2. Requires lifting 50-lbs. maximum or carrying any object weighing up to 25 lbs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

**The District Office will be closed June 26 - July 5, 2026**


Successful candidate will be required to pass a Pre-Placement exam prior to employment.


The district responds to all applicants either by email or phone.


The Dry Creek JESD does not discriminate on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.