SUNNYVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
May 2019
CLASS TITLE: BUS DRIVER/MAINTENANCE WORKER
BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operate and maintain school buses to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; prepare a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities; perform a variety of general maintenance duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; stop traffic and escort students across streets as necessary.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
- Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.
- Conduct required safety inspections of buses, inspecting the interior, exterior and engine of the vehicles; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.
- Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean buses including deep cleaning; wax buses as assigned; refuel vehicles as necessary.
- Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.
- Assist students to board, sit in and leave the bus safely; assist students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assuring students are safely fastened into their seats; utilize wheelchair lifts and tie-downs.
- Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
- Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
- Perform a wide variety of general maintenance duties; assist other maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities; deliver packages, supplies and equipment to various District sites as directed.
- Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
- Work with summer cleaning team at various school sites.
- Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Safe and defensive driving practices.
- Proper operations of school buses.
- Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
- Basic first aid procedures.
- Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
- Methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance work.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
- Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
- Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline.
- Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Learn and follow designated routes.
- Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
- Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
- Administer first aid.
- Maintain routine records.
- Perform general maintenance and repair on District furniture, buildings, fixtures and facilities.
- Operate tools and equipment used in general maintenance work.
- Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Operate a two-way radio.
- Observe health safety regulations.
- Work cooperatively with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of bus or truck driving experience and some experience performing general maintenance and construction work.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Class B driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
- Valid restricted or unrestricted California School Bus Driver Certificate.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency.
- Valid Bus Driver medical card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
- School bus and indoor/outdoor environment.
- Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
- Evening or variable hours.
- Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and oil/grease.
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
- Climbing ladders or steps.
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
- Seeing to perform custodial work, to monitor passengers and to operate a vehicle.
- Lifting and carrying moderately heavy children.
- Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
HAZARDS:
- Traffic hazards.
- Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
- Working at heights while inspecting and cleaning the buses.
- Fumes from chemical cleansers and bus operation.
- Cleaning chemicals.
- Working around and with machinery with moving parts.
- Working at heights.
- Contact with blood and other body fluids.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and terms of employment are described in the Agreement between Sunnyvale School District and California School Employees Association.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance to Agreement between Sunnyvale School District and California School Employees Association.