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Lemon Grove School District

School Bus Driver - School Year 2024/2025 (30011947)

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TitleSchool Bus Driver - School Year 2024/2025
Posting ID30011947
Description

 

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
Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$24.47 - $29.75 / Per Hour
LocationDistrict School Sites

Applications Accepted

Start Date07/25/2024
End Date12/31/2024