School Bus Drivers
24 days ago
Azusa
Job DescriptionPosition: School Bus DriverRate: Up to $30 per hourSUMMARYUnder general supervision, operates a school bus over designated routes within an established time schedule to transport students to and from school and on special trips and events; performs daily inspections of the assigned bus; assists in the routine maintenance and cleaning of the bus; performs other related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES • Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or to athletic events, meeting scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned., • Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles., • Maintain order among pupils during trips, in order to ensure safety., • Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner., • Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops., • Stop vehicles at safe and appropriate loading areas so that passengers can board., • Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and/or fuel consumption., • Report delays or accidents., • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs., • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order., • Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure., • Keep bus interiors clean for passengers., • Maintain current knowledge of evacuation procedures., • Communicate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, etc., for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information., • Maintain the bus in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition., • Maintain the bus seat upholstery and make repairs as needed., • Complete accurate departmental reports as required by law or as directed by the supervisor in a timely and thorough manner., • Drive District vehicles to transport supplies and equipment as directed., • Instructs students as to evacuation procedures., • Adheres to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior on the bus., • Utilize a two-way radio system to maintain communication with the home base., • Perform other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of:, • Safe and defensive driving practices., • Provisions of the California State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students., • Applicable traffic and transportation laws, codes, and regulations., • Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques., • Health and safety regulations related to bus operation and transportation of students., • Safety and maintenance requirements for a school bus., • Bus inspection procedures., • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy., • Correct English usage, grammar and vocabulary., • Effective communication both orally and in writing.Ability to:, • Maintain safe discipline level among passengers., • Learn and apply district policies and procedures related to student discipline., • Observe legal and defensive driving practices., • Learn and follow designated routes and time schedules., • Maintain bus or van in clean and proper working condition., • Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance., • Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate actions., • Maintain routine records., • Understand and follow oral and written directions., • Communicate effectively with others., • React appropriately in an emergency situation to maintain order on the bus., • Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility., • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public., • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation, • High School Diploma or Equivalent.Experience:, • Three years of experience operating a motor vehicle, at least one year of which was in the operation of a bus is required.Licenses/Certificates, • California Certified School Bus Driver is required.Random Drug Testing, • Employees in this classification are subject to random drug testing as prescribed by Federal law.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, • Submission of a Department of Motor Vehicle document listing current driving record up to 10 years or lifetime record if less than 10 years., • Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.WORKING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR, • Work inside protected from weather 5 - 7 hrs./day., • Work outside exposed to the weather less than 1 hr./day., • Occasionally work in temperatures between 35 - 44 degrees F., • Occasionally work in temperatures between 100 - 104 degrees F., • Work in humidity over 60%., • Noise exposure between 65 - 74 decibels., • Exposed to direct sunlight less than 1 hr./day.PHYSICAL ABILITIES, • Muscular Tension – may exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move objects., • Multi-Limb Coordination., • Far Visual Acuity., • Color Vision Acuity., • Peripheral Vision., • Speech Intelligibility in Noise., • Sound Localization., • This type of work will involve sitting when operating a bus and will also involve walking, or standing for extended periods of time., • Hearing and speaking to exchange information., • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a motorized vehicle.MENTAL ABILITIES, • Oral Comprehension, • Oral Expression, • Speech Recognition, • Written Comprehension, • Written Expression