Bus Driver

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Current Vacancy: 1 - Bus Driver position for 6.
0 hours per day, 183 workdays per yearCurrently testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year.
Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up, discharges, and provides for the safe and efficient transportation of District students; and performs a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Drives school buses over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students;? Escorts students across streets and roadways, stopping traffic as required; loads and unloads students in compliance with VC 22112;Monitors two-way radio and receives information regarding road and traffic conditions, changes in route assignments, transfers, or time schedules and maintains communication with dispatcher and other drivers;Performs safety bus inspection of gauges, fluid levels, doors and emergency exists, fire extinguisher, lights, tires and brake systems in accordance with designated safety checklist; ensures bus is in safe operating condition prior to daily operation; reports any bus malfunctions to District mechanic;Maintains order and appropriate behavior among students on buses; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents, teachers, administrators, and the public;Maintains proper fluid levels by adding fuel, water, coolant, and oil as needed; cleans exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping floor, wiping upholstery, dusting dashboard, washing the exterior, and cleaning windshields, windows, and headlights;Maintain records and completes necessary paperwork concerning vehicle maintenance and needed repairs, miles driven, number of children transported; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports;Adheres to emergency procedures such as accident reporting and equipment malfunctions;Oversees evacuations of students during emergency situations; performs emergency assistance as needed including first aid and evacuating all passengers in the quickest and safest way possible;Transports students, teachers, and other adults on field trips to various locations; reads maps to determine field trip location and plans best travel route; ensures departure and arrival times are met;Drives bus to repair shop as required.
Other Related DutiesAttends scheduled safety meetings; ensures bus operations are conducted in compliance with District safety rules and regulations;Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This is a Dual certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates.
These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.
Click the Classification below for the full job description and duties Bus Driver