Bus Driver Substitute Pool- Transportation Department HP27-128342

JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District BUS DRIVER Purpose Statement: The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to Director Transportation Essential Functions Administers first aid for minor injuries for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district state and federal requirements. Assesses incidents complaints accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation. Assists students and other passengers (e.g. seating restraints special equipment lifts etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport. Attends meetings trainings etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting requirements of school bus driver certificate. Communicates with parents students teachers administrators etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information. Drives school bus for the purpose of transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner. Escorts children for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students. Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil water fuel etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition. Inspects assigned vehicles both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning floors/windows/mirrors/seats etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety appearance and sanitation of vehicle. Monitors students parents and/or teachers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers. Performs first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. brake systems gauges emergency exits fluid levels tire pressure exterior condition etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements. Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports incident/accident reports inspections disciplinary and positive behavior reports mileage etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. Other Functions Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications SKILLS are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; and operating school buses and related equipment. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws; routes; first aid; two way radio communication; utilizing wheelchairs tie downs child safety seats lifts etc.; and safety practices and procedures. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related working with others problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; exercising good judgment; working without close supervision; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and multitasking. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organizations services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting 10% walking and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions. Experience Job related experience is desired. Education Targeted job related education that meets organizations prerequisite requirements. FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt 6/15/2006 Unit I 41