School Bus Driver Substitute Pool

Job Description / Essential Elements

BUS DRIVER

Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES

· Drive a school bus or District vehicle transporting students and faculty as authorized over a designated route according to an established time schedule;

· Transport students on field trips, special educational trips, and to athletic events selecting the best routes;

· Maintain discipline of students while on bus;

· Clean interior and exterior of bus;

· Service bus with fuel, oil, and water;

· Inspect vehicles daily for proper maintenance and safety, such as tire conditions, air brakes, fire extinguisher, First Aid equipment, emergency exit door operation, and all internal and external lights;

· Complete required inspection reports prior to operation of the vehicle; and

· Prepare statistical reports on daily student loads, miles, type of trip, date, and standby time.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of California laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students;

· Knowledge of safe driving practices;

· Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently;

· Ability to maintain discipline of students while on bus;

· Ability to administer First Aid/CPR;

· Ability to keep simple records; and

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform bus driver duties. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of a formal classroom and behind-the-wheel training program approved by the California Highway Patrol for the operation of a school bus.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

· Possession of a valid State of California Class B-P Driver’s License;

· Possession of a valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver’s Certificate;

· Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate;

· Possession of a valid Medical Certificate; and

· Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requires a fully completed, on-line application profile with the following documents scanned and attached:
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher degree
• Resume
• Valid State of California Class B (PS endorsement) Driver’s License (front and back)
• Valid California Special Driver’s Certificate (front and back preferably with Restrictions 1 and 6 only)
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate (Adult, Infant, Child) (front and back)
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DL-51A & DL-51)
• Current DMV Driving Record (from DMV only)

•Prior to conclusion of probation Restrictions 2 ,3, and 4 need to be removed
•Prior to employment all candidates must successfully complete the District's clearance process, which includes: drug/alcohol testing, physical and back evaluation.

FUNCTION:
Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.