Job Description

Bus Driver

Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Operations or Designee

Department: Transportation

Work Year: 183 Days

Classification: Classified

Salary: See Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: March 2020

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Bus Driver, under the supervision of the Director of Operations or Designee, operates all types and sizes of school buses over designated or assigned routes to transport designated persons.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Operate a bus along designated routes according to set schedules, ensuring students are picked up and dropped off at assigned stops.
Supervises the loading and unloading of students, ensures they are released only to authorized individuals, and makes certain that all safety protocols are followed.
Escorts and assists pupils across the street when necessary.
Provides transportation for students and teachers to field trips and athletic events.
Assures maintenance of the bus and other motor equipment is in a clean and safe operating condition in accordance with current State Regulations.
Maintain good order and proper discipline among students on buses in accordance to district and department policies.
Operates a special bus ramp; loads and unloads students in wheel chairs on and off bus; verifies operational safety of wheelchairs (including safety belts, tires and brakes), permits only properly functioning wheelchairs on bus, and secures the wheelchair(s). E Conducts safety and operation inspection of assigned vehicle, daily.
Maintains a variety of records as required including the daily bus reports, mileage, routing, maintenance, etc.
Attends professional development opportunities to maintain appropriate licensing, and develop skills necessary to meet student needs.
Conduct school bus emergency procedures and passenger safety training as per California State Education Code 39831.5
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential functions of the job description.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

REQUIREMENTS

Valid and appropriate California State Driver's license Class B or higher.
California State School Bus Driver's Certificate
Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
CPR/First Aid Certificate
Safe driving record for three years
All applicable fees will be reimbursed by the District.

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.

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 1 1361.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
Has failed to meet prescribed testing or training requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

ABILITIY to:

Operate a school bus on daily schedule without suffering mental or physical impairment
Establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers riding the bus
Make on-the-spot decisions regarding problems affecting immediate operation
Follow oral or written instructions
Work cooperatively with others

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)

Both initial and random drug and alcohol testing are required for this position. Driver must maintain negative drug and alcohol test results.

Vallejo City Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws, prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with individuals or groups having any of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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