Bus Driver

WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: BUS DRIVER DEFINITION: Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, performs the necessary duties to safely operate a school bus over designated routes to transport children. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below. • Safely and effectively operates a school bus over designated routes as assigned, in accordance with assigned time schedules • Operates the school bus within the rules and regulations set forth by the District, State, and the California Highway Patrol • Maintains order among students on the bus and while they are being picked up • Escorts students across streets when necessary • Complies with District policies regarding student discipline procedures and contact with parents and other citizens • Performs daily safety checks according to State regulations and reports immediately any and all safety repair needs to the Transportation Supervisor • Maintains the bus in a safe and clean operating condition • Maintains accurate and current daily transportation reports • Provides simple first-aid to injured or ill students when required • Transports students, teachers, and parent volunteers on field trips to various locations, choosing the safest and most efficient routes to make schedule and departure times • Assists with transportation fee procedures • Performs other related work as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE OF: • Safe driving practices • State laws and regulations regarding the safe operation of school busses ABILITY TO: • Learn provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operations of vehicles and the transportations of school children • Drive a school bus safely and efficiently • Understand and carry out oral and written directions • Relate positively to students, staff and the public • Maintain order among children on a school bus and maintain a cooperative relationship with those contacted in the course of work • Maintain confidentiality of school related information EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: • REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES AND EXAMINATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent (This requirement may be waived under exceptional circumstances) Possession of a valid California Drivers License, Class 1 or Class 2 Possession of a school bus driver’s certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol Medical Examiner’s Certificate required by California Highway Patrol Pre-placement physical DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK POSITION (PERCENTAGE OF TIME): Standing: Walking: Sitting: BODY MOVEMENT (FREQUENCY): None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4) Lifting: Bending: Pushing and/or Pulling: Reaching Overhead: Kneeling or Squatting: LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4) Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 50 lbs.: More than 50 lbs.