BUS DRIVER

Basic Function

Under general supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes to transport students; to assist general servicing and cleaning of school buses;

and to do related work, as required.

Essential Functions Drives a school bus daily, or as assigned, over designated routes

Picks up and discharges school children in accordance with time schedules and with due regard for safety

Escorts children across streets when necessary

Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations

Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes

Keeps bus clean and reports any mechanical defects

Maintains good order and discipline among the passengers

Follows District policies regarding student control and contact with the parents and citizens

Maintains daily record of assigned route and bus operation

Completes daily reports on the condition of the bus

ABILITY TO :

Drive a school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently

Read, write and follow oral and written instructions

Learn the proper methods of automotive maintenance work

Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Safe driving practices

Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school students

Basic preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment

First Aid practices

Safety state licensing requirements for school bus driver

Education & Experience Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or informal education sufficient to ensure ability to perform job duties

Six months of experience as a bus driver or one year of truck driving or reasonable equivalent

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements

Valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for school bus drivers

Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (as required) issued by an authorized agency

Good DMV driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy

Incumbents in this classification are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements

Applicants must provide a DMV Driver History Printout, and must be enrolled in the DMV Pull Program if employed

Department of Justice fingerprint clearance through the California Highway Patrol