School Bus Driver

Job Details

Job Location

Calvary Schools - Santa Ana, CA

Position Type

Part Time

Salary Range

$21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Category

Education

Description

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (CCCM) is a Jesus Formed Community on Mission. Community, Formation and Mission are the three main ways that we believe we are to live out our discipleship to Jesus.

Through Gospel teaching, training, and resources, Gods people are enabled to take their discipleship into their own hands by living out the listening, serving and helping posture of Jesus in our church community.

CCCM will be engaging in the mission of God to reach those who are far from God and his kingdom by engaging in spiritual formation, practicing the way of Jesus through the spiritual disciplines in community and putting the life of Jesus and the community of the spirit on display through non-threatening exposures to the Jesus community.

Formation + Community Mission

The ministry began with the church located in Costa Mesa, CA and has flourished and expanded into a multifaceted ministry, which includes Christian Schools, a Bible College, a School of Worship, Christian Radio Stations, Christian radio programs, Christian book distribution, and Christian bookstores.

We are committed to Gods continued work through the ministry at CCCM

POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the school bus according to a set daily schedule. He / she must ensure that the school bus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off students as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus, and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct.

CCS is staffed by accepting, loving, and caring individuals, giving students the opportunity to grow in wisdom and knowledge in a safe, wholesome, Christ-centered environment.

They will be a minister of the Gospel in this position by ministering and praying for and with the students and parents.

They will also serve within the practical areas of this position. They will be an example to the staff, students, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / FUNCTIONS / TASKS

• Agree with and live out the mission, vision and core values of CCCM as outlined in the Statement of Faith (www.cccm.com)
• Be an example to those with whom you come in contact and with whom you serve by exuding the love of Christ
• Understand that it is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry and that CCCM staff members are expected to embrace a high, biblical, Christ-like standard of conduct and lifestyle, both publicly and personally

Knowledge :

• Highway and school bus regulation
• How to care for children
• Scheduling system and procedures
• Record keeping system
• Equipment cleaning standards and procedures
• DMV rules and regulations

Skills :

• Ability to operate school bus in a safe and responsible manner
• Client service and public interaction skills
• Team Building
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Ability to read and write, in order to record pickups and maintain daily records
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

Personal Attributes :

• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

Requirements / Qualifications / Education

• Must possess a current class B School Bus License or SPAB / passenger endorsement equivalent and approved DOT medical.
• Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol.
• Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or pass the California Highway Patrol First Aid exam.
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Desire to help and serve students, parents, and staff members
• Willingness to learn school policies and procedures and work within them
• Commitment to being punctual, professional, and discrete
• Five years of experience in operation of a motor vehicle.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit;

stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Work requires some physical exertions such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, stooping, reaching or lifting moderately heavy objects;
• work requires above average agility and dexterity; seeing to monitor students on bus; hearing and speaking to provide assistance and exchange information related to rider ship;

moderate risks or discomforts such as working around moving parts, machines or chemicals. Operate school buses or vehicles of various sizes for prolonged periods of time requiring constant attention to traffic and road conditions while maintaining appropriate student behavior.

Some extreme road and traffic conditions occur during inclement weather.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.