Specialty Trip Driver

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST

Under the supervision of the Transportation Director and/or designee, operate a bus to transport passengers on activity trips safely and efficiently. In addition, provide services to other agencies as necessary for special activities. Drivers will also transport passengers to and from school as deemed necessary, follow designated routes per time schedules, ensure the bus is in safe operating condition, and perform a variety of duties relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

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Due to the nature of the work, employees in this class receive minimal supervision and are expected to follow established rules and guidelines. Incumbents report to the supervisor who is readily available via two‑way radio or cellular phone and can provide direction on more serious situations that may arise, such as traffic accidents/injuries. Success in this class is based on the incumbent’s ability to: drive a large vehicle safely concentrating on road conditions while maintaining good order among passengers on the bus;

follow written and oral instructions; and perform required duties in accordance with strict time schedules. Drives a school bus daily over designated activity trips/routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging passengers.

• Transports passengers on activity trips to various locations, while observing departure and arrival times as scheduled;
• Assists in inventory of safety vests, straps, and wheelchair tie‑downs, cleans safety vests, straps, and wheelchair tie‑downs; assists in vehicle inventory and assessment of damages;
• Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes as required (Calif. Code Regulations 13 § 1215 Vehicle Condition), and additional components in accordance with District standards;
• Monitors camera systems to ensure they are functioning properly;
• Maintains proper fuel and fluid levels; cleans exterior and interior of buses, including windshields, windows, headlights, wheels, picking up debris, sweeping and mopping the floor, wiping and cleaning upholstery, and bodily fluids;
• Operates a lift ramp and assists special education students to load and unload bus;
• Follows specific transportation requirements in student IEPs;
• Secures passengers in car seats; five‑point restraint system, safety vest special equipment, and wheelchairs as appropriate;
• Ensures that required safety devices are secure and properly used (e.g., seat belts, car seats, five‑point safety system, safety vest, wheelchair seat belt, and anchor tie‑downs);
• Manages and maintains appropriate behavior among passengers during travel and while bus is parked at designated bus stops; follows District policies regarding passenger control, and contact with parents and the public;
• Administers routine first aid or emergency assistance to passengers; files accident reports;
• Reports mechanical problems or equipment malfunctions, and all incidents affecting the safety of passengers;
• Maintains records of all activity trips; prepares and completes accurate records as required by State and District laws, regulations, and policies;
• Retains student release forms, and verifies passengers are released only to a parent or someone designated by the parent or school;
• Escorts students across streets, stopping traffic when necessary, as warranted by traffic, road, and weather conditions (California Vehicle Code § 22112);
• Checks buses at the culmination of each assigned activity trip to ensure no passengers or property are left behind;
• Oversees evacuations of passengers during emergency situations;
• Utilizes two‑way radio systems or other devices (i.e., cell phone) to communicate with dispatch staff during field trips or emergencies, only when the bus is stopped at a safe location and secured;
• Keeps current and maintains all driver’s licenses, special driver certificates, DOT Medical Exams, and First Aid credentials as required to drive in the State of California;
• Attends scheduled safety meetings and safety programs, necessary in‑services, classroom, and behind‑the‑wheel training;
• Backfills for daily student bus routes as needed;
• Establi…