School Bus Driver I

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Transportation Operations Supervisor, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; drive a special needs vehicle and provide safe and secure transportation for students with physical, medical, educational and emotional needs; load, unload and secure special needs students; perform regular safety inspections.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Transportation Operations Supervisor, safely operate a school bus and supervise children on assigned routes.
TYPICAL DUTIES Operate a (type I or type II) school bus on scheduled routes and on special excursions. Regularly inspect operating safety of the bus (emergency exits, safety equipment, braking systems, lights, oil, water, fuel, etc.), reporting defects and preparing work order forms. Supervise orderly loading and unloading of children. May assist handicapped children board and depart bus, using lift for wheelchairs, and other special equipment. Escort all students who must cross streets. Enforce District policy and procedures in maintaining discipline on buses. Provide bus evacuation and safety instruction to students and staff. Maintain window and interior cleanliness of bus. Provide emergency first aid and/or CPR as required. Record and submit reports on driving time, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, pupil count, and safety inspections. Operate a two-way radio. Establish and maintain files and records. Perform other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background would include graduation from high school, or equivalent, and possession of the valid licenses and/or certificates listed in the "LICENSE REQUIREMENTS" section.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Must posses all of the following: 1) A valid California Class B-PS driver's license. 2) A valid medical certificate. 3) A valid first aide certificate (or pass the Highway Patrol First Aid Test). 4) A valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the CHP.
Knowledge of: Laws and regulations as they relate to school buses. Safety and efficiency in operating a Type I or Type II school bus. Basic preventive maintenance requirements of school bus equipment. Two-way radio codes and proper usage. California Vehicle Code. California Highway Patrol School Bus Drivers and Carriers Handbook. Knowledge of bus routes and the county area is desirable.
Ability to: Operate a Type I or Type II school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain order among students. Follow both oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective relationships with children and adults, exercising sensitivity in working with cultural and language differences. Administer first aide and/or CPR if required. Keep routine records and prepare reports. Learn a prescribed school bus route, follow a schedule, and meet set deadlines. Learn and carry out prescribed safety checks. Safely lift heavy children in and out of restricted spaces. Operate a two-way radio.
PHYSICAL ABILITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen.
Requirements / Qualifications
You're an excellent candidate for our School Bus driver position, if you have a passion for working with children, enjoy working in a team, and you possess the following qualifications and competencies:
- ability to drive a school bus safety and efficiently
-knowledge of applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
-maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.
-maintain routine records
-establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- DMV driving record (in order to request your official DMV record, please ask DMV for form INF1125)
- A valid Calfornia Class A or B driver's license with appropriate passenger endorsement and air brake endorsement.
- A valid Medical Examiner's certificate (MEC)
- Valid First Aid certificate (or pass the Highway Patrol First Aid Test)
- Valid California Special Driver certificate for School Bus issue by CHP (DMV DL-45)
Comments and Other Information
WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE:
Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Cajon Valley is "family." Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well-run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family. Don't miss out on this rare opening with us!
Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees' needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.
Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks of application deadline.
This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
A copy of CVUSD's uniform complaint policy and CVUSD's non-discrimination policy are available upon request. For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title lX, please contact:
Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049
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