Bus Driver / Other Duties

About the Employer
Escalon Unified School District spans approximately 161 square miles and is located in southern San Joaquin County along the northern back of the Stanislaus River. The district was formed in 1967 from the unification of seven elementary districts and one secondary district. EUSD values our supportive community as well as productive collaboration amongst our professional staff which promotes effective teaching and improved student learning.
With 3000 students and over 300 staff members, our eight school sites engage our student learners in a variety of ways including Dual Language Immersion, K-12 Home School, Career Technical Education programs such as Agriculture, Computer Programming and First Responders, Advanced Placement, 4-12 music and much more. Escalon Unified School District strategically recruits, hires, develops and retains the highest quality staff in order to ensure that all EUSD students learn at high levels. We encourage you to view our website and follow us on our Facebook page.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Superintendent or designee, operates a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students of Escalon Unified School District; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION
May include, but not limited to:
1. Drive a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with
assigned time schedules;
2. Escorts children across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as
necessary;
3. Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations
making departure and arrival times as scheduled;
4. Service buses with gasoline, diesel fuel and oil;
5. Check vehicles daily to maintain safe operating condition;
6. Cleans windshields and headlights;
7. Keep vehicles clean and neat;
8. Advises on repairs needed;
9. Attend scheduled meetings and safety programs;
10. Maintain good order among students on the buses and encourages same
while students are waiting at the bus stops, following District policies
regarding disciplining of children and contact with parents and others;
11. Report incidents which affect the safety of pupils; may make minor
repairs to vehicles or performs, as directed;
12. Other duties consistent with the general areas of responsibility
surrounding the job description.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Application of:
District policies and procedures as they apply; Safe Driving Practices; Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school children.
Ability to:
• Work confidentially
• See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal
conversation
• Perform moderate physical exertion
• Lift 50 pounds
• Carry 25 pounds
• Reach in all directions (physically)
• Operate a school bus and other transportation vehicle in a safe and proper
manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
including maintaining order on the school bus
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Keep and maintain records
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
Education / Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required
One (1) year of general driving experience or six (6) months experience as a bus driver.
Conditions of Employment:
First Aid Certificate required
Possession of a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate issued through examination by the California Highway Patrol. In order to obtain the Certificate, a candidate must first possess an appropriate California operator's license (Class 2), have passed a physical examination, been fingerprinted, and have fulfilled all other requirements, including a first aid and actual driving test, administered by the California Highway Patrol.
Salary Level: 46 - Classified Salary Schedule
Requirements / Qualifications
8 hours a day / 12-month employee
6:15 am - 8:30 am (Drive Bus),
1:45 pm - 4:30 pm (Drive Bus), and
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Custodial at Van Allen)
Non-school day work hours, 6 am - 2:30 pm
Route times and custodial hours may vary.
Current employees, please submit a letter of interest to Cindy Sipes at the District Office.
All other applicants, please submit the following documents with the Edjoin application:

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, GENDER, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PARENTAL OR MARITAL STATUS, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ORDINANCE OR REGULATION, IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM(S) OR EMPLOYMENT.