Bus Driver

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision to drive and attend to a school bus and transport students over designated routes in compliance with assigned schedules; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
In the position of Bus Driver the majority of driving is on assigned home to school bus routes and on a regularly scheduled basis. Inspects buses for mechanical and basic safety conformance prior to operation in accordance with written rules and regulations; drives buses over designated routes and ad hoc trips as authorized; supervises conduct of students being transported; picks up and discharges students; assists students on and off buses and escorts them across streets when necessary; maintains prescribed cleanliness levels to interior and exterior of the bus; prepares and completes required reports; performs other tasks as required to safely operate a bus in accordance with laws and district policies; administers first aid; performs other tasks/duties needed to complete core duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
safe driving practices;
basics of first aid;
provision of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportations of students;
meet the physical mental and environmental demands of the position.

Ability to:
drive a school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently;
maintain order among students on a school bus;
understand and follow oral and written directions;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the public;
perform all duties in a safe and healthful manner so as to not cause a risk to self and others.







Education Training and Experience:
Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent;
Successful completion of the California Highway Patrol examination for school bus drivers;
One year of experience in the operation of a bus;
Must maintain knowledge of safe operation by attendance at assigned in-service training sessions/seminars.

License Required:
Valid California Class B Drivers License
Valid School Bus Driver Certificate

Application/Selection Procedures
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Nuview Union School District vigorously encourages and solicits applications from all qualified individuals regardless of sex race age ethnic background or handicap. All applications must be received in the Human Resources office prior to the closing deadline. The application will be reviewed to determine eligibility of applicant for testing where applicable and/or interviews and the applicant will be notified. Following the closing date applications will be reviewed and screened. The name of the recommended candidate(s) will be submitted to the Superintendent; the Superintendent will make the recommendation to the Governing Board. Following approval by the Governing Board the individual selected should be able to start work.

The Nuview Union School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender equity disability or age in any of its policies procedures or practices nor does it permit condone or allow sexual harassment of students or staff members. Any student or employee who is found guilty of sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action. Inquiries regarding Federal laws and regulations should be directed to the District Title IX Coordinator:Director of Personnel Nuview Union School District 29780 Lakeview Avenue Nuevo CA 92567-9261 .




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