School Bus Driver

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Summary

Responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely. Performs janitorial duties. Assists in fulfilling the organization’s vision and mission.

Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Ensures all passengers are properly secure.
• Operate wheelchairs lift properly for loading and unloading passengers.
• Ensures all wheel chair equipment is stored properly prior to movement of vehicle.
• Maintains a good rapport with passengers, activity centers, staff, care providers/staff.
• Attends mandatory required training and various meetings regarding safety and first aid.
• Safely transport children and staff from designated pick up and drop off locations.
• Transports children and staff to special events, such as field trips and other events as needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicle daily.
• Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily and submits daily vehicle condition report.
• Ensures the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Performs janitorial duties at Head Start sites as assigned.
• Operates yard maintenance equipment and hand tools as needed.
• Moves furniture and transports supplies as needed.
• Travels for work related business using personal/organization's vehicle.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of six (6) months of related experience, including the safe operation of motor vehicles with a commercial A or B license with Air Brakes, Passenger (P)/ School Bus Endorsement (S).
• Other Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age. Possess and maintain a valid commercial A or B license with passenger/school bus endorsement required. CPR and First Aid Certified. Ability to use two-way radio. Ability to drive-in all-weather conditions. Ability to read and follow maps. Possess basic janitorial skills and have knowledge of cleaning solutions and janitorial equipment. Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position. Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance in compliance with state law, and meet the organization’s insurance requirements for operating organization vehicles. Pass required drug and alcohol testing prior to employment; will be subject to continual urine and breath testing throughout employment. Pass required background investigation including medical examination and TB clearance, acceptable criminal record statement, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, and child abuse index clearance.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.