School Bus Driver

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.

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

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 follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively with others
• Adhere to schedules and assigned time lines, except under extenuating circumstances
• Operate a two-way radio
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Maintain the safety and security of assigned students and all passengers

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above

• Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger, school bus air brake endorsements
• Valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for school bus drivers. Certificate must be free of restrictions, except those related to automatic transmissions
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (as required) issued by an authorized agency
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance through the California Highway Patrol
• Good DMV driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy
• Incumbents in this classification…