School Bus Driver

school bus driver (10 months/yr) | government jobs page has loaded.

notice of open and promotional, competitive examination to establish an eligibility list from which substitute, limited term, and regular appointments will be made.

basic function:

under general supervision, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform daily pre-trip safety inspections and assist in general cleaning of school buses

representative duties:

essential duties:

• drive a school bus on designated routes; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations; assure only registered students board and exit at assigned bus stops unless otherwise approved by school district or parents

• maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; communicate effectively with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed; prepare behavior/conduct reports to document incidents and negative behaviors of students

• perform required daily safety inspections of buses inspect the interior and exterior of buses according to california highway patrol pre-trip regulations to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required

• determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed

• maintain bus in a clean and safe operating condition which includes sweeping passenger areas; cleaning windshields, mirrors, dashboard, and driver compartment

• transport students, and designated adults on school routes or school related activity trips; adhere to scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports

maintain records of vehicle condition, incidents/accidents, route times and mileage; conduct student counts and prepare related records

• assist students as needed in boarding, buckling, and loading, securing and unloading students in wheelchairs as assigned; operate a wheelchair lift as assigned

• utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications

• communicate with transportation operations staff and maintenance shop on a daily basis regarding safety concerns, safety of school bus stops and the mechanical condition of the buses

• be available to respond to emergency or natural disaster situations when there is an urgent need to transport students, designated adults, victims, or others as needed

other duties:

perform related duties as assigned

knowledge of:

provisions of the california motor vehicle code, california highway patrol regulations, and education code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students

california vehicle code and local traffic ordinances

district policies and practices regarding pupil transportation

safe and defensive driving practices

proper operations of school buses

applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations

basic first aid procedures

basic record-keeping techniques

interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

health and safety regulations

oral and written communication skills as related to the position

ability to:

drive a school bus safely and efficiently

communicate about mechanical issues and defects verbally and in writing

perform daily pre-trip safety inspections; and assist in general cleaning of school buses.

learn and apply district policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses

maintain a safe level of discipline among passengers

observe legal and defensive driving practices

learn and follow designated routes

learn the functionality and tolerance of the dual air braking system

learn the proper use of the electronically controlled transmissions installed in the fleet

maintain bus in a clean and orderly condition

administer first aid

maintain routine records as related to the position

understand and…