Director of Operations

Basic Function And Qualifications

Under general supervision, drive a school bus or van over a prescribed route within an established time schedule; transport students to and from school, athletic events and on special event trips; and perform related duties as assigned.

• Drives a school van or bus over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule. E
• Transports students to and from school, athletic events and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops. E
• Transports disabled students and preschool-aged children to and from school and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops. E
• Stops traffic and escorts children across streets. E
• Maintains vehicles in a clean and orderly condition; inspects and reports mechanical defects or malfunctions; washes, sweeps, cleans and refuels vehicles. E
• Maintains appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment; contact others concerning transportation problems and concerns. E
• Operates wheelchair lift, loads and secures wheelchairs and other assistive devices on bus; assists passengers with carry‑on items, seat belts and secure car seats. E
• Completes the daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time. E
• Communicates with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed. E
• Administers first aid as necessary.
• Performs custodial or clerical work as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of experience and education providing the required knowledge and abilities would meet the qualifying criteria set forth below.

Six (6) months of experience in the operation of a school bus.

Graduation from high school or its equivalent.

• Safe driving practices and techniques.
• Basic first aid procedures and methods.
• General geography of Santa Monica and Malibu.
• Safety and maintenance requirements of bus equipment.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.

• Drive a school bus along designated routes safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with elementary and secondary school students.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Be flexible.

Valid California Class A or B driver's license with passenger endorsement;
Special Driver’s Certificate for a School Bus; restriction 0,1,6, or any combination.

Note:

A First Aid Certificate is required if restriction 6 is listed. A current medical examination certificate (as required by DMV); incumbents are required to maintain a sufficient number of training hours as prescribed by law; and a current H6 DMV print out must be presented prior to hire.

ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.

Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.

Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.

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