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School Bus DriversFocused Staffing • Azusa, CA, US
School Bus Drivers

School Bus Drivers

Focused Staffing • Azusa, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position : School Bus Driver

Rate : Up to $30 per hour

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, operates a school bus over designated routes within an established time

schedule to transport students to and from school and on special trips and events; performs daily

inspections of the assigned bus; assists in the routine maintenance and cleaning of the bus; performs other

related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

  • Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or to athletic events, meeting scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.
  • Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Maintain order among pupils during trips, in order to ensure safety.
  • Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
  • Stop vehicles at safe and appropriate loading areas so that passengers can board.
  • Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and / or fuel consumption.
  • Report delays or accidents.
  • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
  • Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
  • Maintain current knowledge of evacuation procedures.
  • Communicate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, etc., for the purpose of conveying and / or receiving information.
  • Maintain the bus in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
  • Maintain the bus seat upholstery and make repairs as needed.
  • Complete accurate departmental reports as required by law or as directed by the supervisor in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Drive District vehicles to transport supplies and equipment as directed.
  • Instructs students as to evacuation procedures.
  • Adheres to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior on the bus.
  • Utilize a two-way radio system to maintain communication with the home base.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of :

  • Safe and defensive driving practices.
  • Provisions of the California State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
  • Applicable traffic and transportation laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
  • Health and safety regulations related to bus operation and transportation of students.
  • Safety and maintenance requirements for a school bus.
  • Bus inspection procedures.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Correct English usage, grammar and vocabulary.
  • Effective communication both orally and in writing.

    • Ability to :

  • Maintain safe discipline level among passengers.
  • Learn and apply district policies and procedures related to student discipline.
  • Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
  • Learn and follow designated routes and time schedules.
  • Maintain bus or van in clean and proper working condition.
  • Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
  • Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate actions.
  • Maintain routine records.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Communicate effectively with others.
  • React appropriately in an emergency situation to maintain order on the bus.
  • Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

    • EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

    Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.

    • Experience :

  • Three years of experience operating a motor vehicle, at least one year of which was in the operation of a bus is required.

    • Licenses / Certificates

  • California Certified School Bus Driver is required.

    • Random Drug Testing

  • Employees in this classification are subject to random drug testing as prescribed by Federal law.

    • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Submission of a Department of Motor Vehicle document listing current driving record up to 10 years or lifetime record if less than 10 years.
  • Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR

  • Work inside protected from weather 5 - 7 hrs. / day.
  • Work outside exposed to the weather less than 1 hr. / day.
  • Occasionally work in temperatures between 35 - 44 degrees F.
  • Occasionally work in temperatures between 100 - 104 degrees F.
  • Work in humidity over 60%.
  • Noise exposure between 65 - 74 decibels.
  • Exposed to direct sunlight less than 1 hr. / day.

    • PHYSICAL ABILITIES

  • Muscular Tension – may exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move objects.
  • Multi-Limb Coordination.
  • Far Visual Acuity.
  • Color Vision Acuity.
  • Peripheral Vision.
  • Speech Intelligibility in Noise.
  • Sound Localization.
  • This type of work will involve sitting when operating a bus and will also involve walking, or standing for extended periods of time.
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a motorized vehicle.

    • MENTAL ABILITIES

  • Oral Comprehension
  • Oral Expression
  • Speech Recognition
  • Written Comprehension
  • Written Expression
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