School Bus Driver

Schedule: 30-40 hours per week/Monday-Friday
Work Year: 206 paid days per year

School Year: 2024-2025

 *** Valid Class A or B Driver’s License required ***

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Definition: Under the direction of Director, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation or the Transportation Specialist operates a school bus transporting students to and from home and school on a prescribed route; makes daily maintenance and safety checks of vehicles and does related work as required.

Typical Duties:

• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers. (E)
• Assists students and other passengers for the purposes of providing safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport. (E)
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior/exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, and safety of the vehicle. (E)
• Directs students regarding safety for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations, laws and safety. (E)
• Drives school buses and/or vans for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions. (E)
• Fuels assigned vehicles for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition. (E)
• Informs school personnel of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures) for the purpose of providing information for follow up action and/or proper procedures. (E)
• Inspects assigned vehicles (i.e. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, exterior conditions), as required by the vehicle code. (E)
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information. (E)
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. (E)
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving methods and techniques 
• Basic knowledge of various mechanical characteristics of buses

Ability to:

• Operate school buses and vans in a safe manner
• Communicate effectively
• Administer first aid
• Maintain effective working relationships with bus drivers, staff, and the public
• Exercise sound judgment Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Work independently
• Make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school
• Job related experience

Licenses and other requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Class A or B Driver’s License and evidence of insurability (DMV H-6)
• School Bus Driver’s Certificate
• Passage of District pre-employment test
• Post-offer physical examination and drug screen
• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
• Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter.

Physical Demands:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate school bus and maintenance tools and equipment
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to inspect the school bus
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect the bus
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Lifting moderately heavy objects as required