Job Summary Part time, 6 hours per day. Employees are eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. This position will remain open until filled. Job Description / Essential Elements
BUS DRIVER
Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES
· Drive a school bus or District vehicle transporting students and faculty as authorized over a designated route according to an established time schedule; · Transport students on field trips, special educational trips, and to athletic events selecting the best routes; · Maintain discipline of students while on bus; · Clean interior and exterior of bus; · Service bus with fuel, oil, and water; · Inspect vehicles daily for proper maintenance and safety, such as tire conditions, air brakes, fire extinguisher, First Aid equipment, emergency exit door operation, and all internal and external lights; · Complete required inspection reports prior to operation of the vehicle; and · Prepare statistical reports on daily student loads, miles, type of trip, date, and standby time.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of California laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students; · Knowledge of safe driving practices; · Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently; · Ability to maintain discipline of students while on bus; · Ability to administer First Aid/CPR; · Ability to keep simple records; and · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform bus driver duties. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of a formal classroom and behind-the-wheel training program approved by the California Highway Patrol for the operation of a school bus.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
· Possession of a valid State of California Class B-P Driver’s License; · Possession of a valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver’s Certificate; · Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate; · Possession of a valid Medical Certificate; and · Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only. Requirements / Qualifications Requires a fully completed, on-line application profile with the following documents scanned and attached:
- Resume
- Valid State of California Class B (PS endorsement) Driver’s License (front and back)
- Valid California Special Driver’s Certificate (front and back preferably with Restrictions 1 and 6 only)
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate (Adult, Infant, Child) (front and back)
- Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DL-51A & DL-51)
- Current DMV Driving Record (from DMV only)
•Prior to conclusion of probation Restrictions 2 ,3, and 4 need to be removed •Prior to employment all candidates must successfully complete the District's clearance process, which includes: drug/alcohol testing, physical and back evaluation.
FUNCTION:
Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required. Comments and Other Information Effective 7.1.2025:
2025-2026: Salary schedule increase of 2% and a 2% off-schedule payment at year-end.
2026–2027: Salary schedule increase of 60% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end.
2027–2028: Salary schedule increase of 50% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end