Community Schools Operations Bus Driver

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATIONS BUS DRIVER

Summary of Duties: The Community Schools Transportation & Facilities Utility Driver supports the goals of the California Community Schools Partnership Program by ensuring safe, reliable transportation while also assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of school facilities and vehicles. This position plays a key role in removing barriers to student access, supporting extended learning opportunities, and maintaining safe, welcoming environments for students and families.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

TRANSPORTATION:

• Safely transport students to and from school, extended learning programs, and community-based services
• After-school and enrichment programs
• Tutoring and intervention services
• Counseling and wellness supports
• Family and community engagement events
• Support improved student attendance by assisting with transportation needs for students facing barriers
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all students
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections and maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicles
• Maintain accurate records of routes, ridership, and incidents
• Transports students safely to and from school, escort them as needed across streets, etc.
• Records and logs information regarding transportation activities
• Follows, and may assist in planning, routine and/or special bus routes
• Maintains order and enforces rules on bus; completes accident and discipline reports
• Confers with parents as needed
• Takes out of town trips and/or field trips as assigned
• Washes, cleans, and fuels buses on a regular basis
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance and inspections on vehicles as required and keep records on these activities
• Communicates discipline and/or disruptive behavior on bus with Head Bus Driver
• Creates and enforces student seating assignments and enforces district bus rules
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as required
• Perform related duties as assigned

MAINTENANCE:

• Assist with general maintenance and upkeep of school facilities, including:
• Basic and/or skilled maintenance repairs, projects and preventative maintenance
• Grounds upkeep (trash removal, minor landscaping, event setup/teardown)
• Supporting cleanliness and safety of campus spaces
• Assists Head Building/Transportation Maintenance with district projects, as approved by Superintendent
• Assists site custodians as needed and requested by supervisor
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records related to work performed, supplies and materials, labor costs and others
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on district vehicles and equipment
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of district buildings, facilities and equipment in a wide variety of the building trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith work, glazing, painting, roof repair and others; assist other maintenance personnel as directed
• Monitor and report facility or safety concerns to appropriate staff
• Assist with setup for school and community events, including those aligned to Community Schools programming
• Support custodial or maintenance staff as needed to ensure safe and functional learning environments
• Follows general safety and hazardous materials procedures
• Assists in the cafeteria as needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

The essential functions of the job include all the duties and responsibilities as well as the physical demands listed herein.

Knowledge of:

Laws, rules and regulations regarding operation of a school bus; safety and maintenance requirements; vehicle components; safe driving skills; student discipline techniques. General methods of maintenance and cleaning procedures, use of cleaning materials and yard care, carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills required for routine maintenance; danger of hazardous materials; the appropriate action to prevent injury to self and others, maintaining buildings, equipment and facilities in good repair operation and use of hand and power tools and heavy equipment, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, health and safety regulations and procedures.

Ability to:

Maintain order and self-control on the school bus; maintain required records; communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with a wide variety of personalities contacted in the course of work; understand, implement, and give oral and written directions in English. Use equipment common to the custodial, groundskeeping and maintenance function; work independently to complete tasks; develop and follow schedules; understand, implement, and give directions; organize, schedule, monitor and direct the work of others; operate and repair heavy equipment; communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; follow general safety and hazardous materials procedures.

Supervision: Under general supervision, reports to Head Bus Driver for driving duties and Head of Maintenance for maintenance duties. Receives technical assistance from the Head Bus Driver and Head of Maintenance respectively. Evaluated by the Superintendent or designee.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 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.

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Requirements: Minimum requirement: Successful work experience. Experience driving a school bus or commercial vehicle. Facility maintenance.

Licenses/Language/Testing Requirements: Valid Class A or B California Driver’s License; appropriate certificates; Bus Operators Certificate. Possession of (or willingness and ability to obtain) a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate, is desirable. The ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, in addition to English, is desirable. Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance (Dept. of Justice clearance, paid for by the successful candidate); Tuberculosis clearance and pre-employment drug testing.

Work Schedule: 8 hours per day. 236 work days per year.Split shift with opportunities for additional hours for after-school programs, evening events, and maintenance needs

This position supports Community Schools by:

• Removing barriers to access through transportation
• Supporting expanded learning opportunities beyond the school day
• Maintaining safe, welcoming environments for students and families
• Strengthening school-community connections through event and program support

Pay: $26.74 - $30.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $30