Job Description

BUS DRIVER

Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Department: Transportation

Work Year: On call

Classification: Classified

Salary: Classified M&O/Transportation Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Bus Drivers, the Substitute Bus Driver operates various types and sizes of school buses along assigned routes to transport designated passengers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Operate a bus along assigned routes following the set time schedules.
Safely pick up and drop off school children.
Accompany students when crossing the street as needed.
Transport children and teachers on field trips and athletic contests.
Assist in maintaining the bus and other motor equipment in a clean and safe operating condition in accordance with current State Regulations.
Maintain good order among the pupils on the bus and follows district policies regarding the disciplining of children and in contact with parents and other citizens.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

Completion of high school or equivalent.
Must have satisfactorily completed a current school bus driver training course.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of, and demonstrated skill in, safe driving practices
Provision of the California Motor Vehicle Code and sections of the California Education Code applicable to the operation of school buses, and basic knowledge of operation and construction of school buses in relation to mechanical safety of vehicles

ABILITY TO:

Operate a school bus on daily schedule without suffering mental or physical impairment
Maintain order among the pupil riding the bus
Make on-the-spot decisions regarding problems affecting immediate operation
Follow oral or written instructions
Work cooperatively with others

REQUIREMENTS:

Current DMV medical exam and copy.$55.00 - $75.00 fee
Commercial driver’s license, class A or B with passenger endorsement.$58.00
Testing for school bus driver certificate with CHP.$49.00
Completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction.
Completion of minimum of 20 hours of behind the wheel instruction.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Fingerprinting.No school bus certificate can be issued if you have a misdemeanor conviction 3 years prior to the application date, or a felony conviction 7 years prior to the application date.

18 YEARS OF DRIVING HISTORY:

No school bus certificate shall be issued:

Within the proceeding 3 years, has committed any violation which results in a conviction assigned a violation point of 2 or more, as defined in Section 12810 and 12810.5 of the Vehicle Code (DUI, reckless driving, etc.)
Within the preceding 3 years, has had his or her driving privilege suspended, revoked or on probation for any reason involving safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Has been convicted of any sex offense as defined in Section 44040 of the California Education Code.
Has been convicted within the 2 years preceding the application date, of any offense specified in Section 11361.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
Has failed to meet prescribed testing or training requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2);Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

The Vallejo City Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer that complies with federal and state laws. It prohibits discrimination in employment based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. The District also meets ADA requirements.

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