Bus Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, drives any assigned school bus to transport students to and from designated sites, assists in maintaining buses in clean and safe condition and do other related work as assigned. POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION Reports to: Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation or Designee SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Drives any assigned school bus over a designated route in conformity with an established time schedule Transports students and adults on special educational trips If necessary, talks with parent, principal, or teacher concerning conduct or care of child Maintains Unlimited School Bus license and periodically retrains and drives vehicles as required May assist children in boarding bus or crossing street Washes windows, sweeps, dusts, and keeps vehicle clean Checks vehicle for maintenance, mileage, and safety Keeps trip records and makes simple reports May help train new drivers, answer telephones, assists in office routine, etc. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others Participates in workshops and in-services as required Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to graduation from High School and one year experience safe driving with a public or private transportation agency. Possession of a California Class B Operator's License, Unlimited School Bus Driver's Certificate and a current Medical Certificate. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of basic vehicle repair and maintenance Knowledge of first aid techniques Ability to drive safely and to establish safe driving techniques Ability to learn routes and schedules Ability to react effectively under stress and emergencies involving vehicle driving Ability to follow and maintain assigned schedules and instructions Ability to obtain/maintain valid licenses and certificates as required by the District and the law Must be physically fit to lead and participate in a variety of vigorous activities Ability to see and hear conditions relating to the safety of self and others Ability to speak in an indoor and outdoor setting well enough to project voice throughout classroom, playground and multipurpose room Strength to lift/carry equipment/supplies/children up to 50 pounds Must have adequate body movement or mobility to stoop, bend, reach and climb