Bus Driver (Substitute)

Job Description / Essential Elements PLACERVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION BUS DRIVER DEFINITION: Under general supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children; to assist in keeping assigned school bus in clean and safe condition; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Drives a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging school children.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, following District Policy.
• Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes.
• Keeps bus clean and reports mechanical defects.
• Maintains order among school children on buses.
• Follows established district policies and regulations regarding disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
• Maintains daily records on assigned route and bus operation.
• Observes the courtesy of the road, driving in a safe and prudent manner as determined by road conditions and weather.
• Administers first aid to students. LICENSE:
• Possession of an appropriate California operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• A Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate and or CHP test equivalent
• A California Highway Patrol permit to operate a school bus. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:
• Safe driving practices.
• First aid practices.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicles Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school children. Ability to:
• Operate a school bus exercising good judgment and safety precautions.
• Maintain order among children on a school bus.
• Learn a designated bus route, bus stops, and District traffic hazards.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with students, parents, and others. EXPERIENCE: One year of general driving experience.

EDUCATION

A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Requirements: Possession of an appropriate California operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate and/or CHP test equivalent, and a California Highway Patrol permit to operate a school bus. Before hiring takes place, the candidate will be required to take an Employee Entrance Evaluation test to determine if candidate has the physical strength to perform the essential tasks of the job.

Comments and Other Information Start date: As soon as all pre-employment paperwork and procedures are complete and fingerprints clear. Hours: Varies from day to day. Should you have any questions, please contact Alyson Fox, Administrative Assistant, at 530-622-7216 ext. 2236/afox@pusdk8.us or Aaron Fish, Lead Bus Driver, at 530-622-6244 ext.

6603/afish@pusdk8.us.