Bus Driver 6 hours

Job Summary

BUS DRIVER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, drive a school bus to transport children between home and school, athletic events and on field trips; provide the general servicing and cleaning of assigned vehicles. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Drive a school bus over a designated route in accordance with time schedules, transporting student on a routine basis.

E Conduct daily safety inspections of bus including checking items such as oil gauges, windshield wipers, emergency exits, horns, tires, lights brakes and turn signals. E Transport students and instructors on special trips to various locations; make suggestions or select the most appropriate route according to established procedures.

E Prepare periodic reports regarding vehicle servicing and operation and reports regarding special trips completed; maintain daily records of pupils transported, mileage and driving hours. E Service bus with gas and oil, check and fill tires and batteries; wash buses and clean interiors. E Maintain order among students on buses and at bus stops; control loading and unloading of bus to assure passenger safety; report student misconduct according to established procedures.

E Operate school buses of various sizes and other District vehicles; operate a two-way radio and specialized equipment designed to accommodate special education students. E Administer first aid to ill or injured students as needed and in accordance with established guidelines. E Perform bus safety evacuation exercises with students involving lifting heavy objects as required; attend periodic safety meetings.

E Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Safe driving practices California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code sections applicable to student transportation Basic First Aid procedures Requirements / Qualifications Valid Class B driver's license Valid School Bus Certificate with a P Endorsement Valid Medical & First Aid Certificate Valid CPR Certificate Comments and Other Information One year experience operating a school bus