What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver/Custodian: 8.00 Hrs. position at Burton School District?
BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUS DRIVER
JOB SUMMARY
Bus Driver will, under supervision of the Transportation Supervisor-Trainer, drive a school bus or transportation vehicle safely in the transportation of students, including: to and from school, field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips; maintain buses in a clean and safe condition.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
District policies and procedures as they apply; Safe driving practices; Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school children; Public School Transportation rules, regulations and guidelines; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to:
Operate a school bus and other transportation vehicles in a safe and proper manner.
Operate a variety of equipment, tools and machines in a safe and proper manner.
Maintain appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation vehicle.
Maintain and verify accuracy and completeness of transportation requests.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Perform appropriately in situations requiring tact and diplomacy.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Meet schedules and deadlines.
Plan and organize work.
Keep and maintain records.
Perform moderate physical exertion.
Follow-through with directives.
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or possession of GED required; supplemented by six (6) months as a bus driver or one (1) year of general driving experience. Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate. Possession of a valid California Class B Motor Vehicle Operators License (plus endorsement for passengers and air brakes), a valid California School Bus Drivers Certificate, and a valid Medical Examiners Certificate (DMV No. DL51A).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION
1. Perform a wide variety of specialized driving tasks; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate.
2. Drives a school bus or other transportation vehicle on an assigned route and time schedule and/or on special trips in conformity with District policies and rules and regulations stipulated by the California Highway Patrol and State Department of Education.
3. Transports students, staff and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities and other special trips.
4. Boards and discharges student passengers; escorting children across streets and stopping traffic as necessary.
BUS DRIVER
Burton Elementary School District
5. Maintains good order among students on the buses following district policies regarding the disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens; conducts bus evacuation drills.
6. Inspect (daily) the bus or other transportation vehicle, if needed, for mechanical conditions affecting safety of operations and reports defects or malfunctions.
7. Sweep, clean and refuel buses and other automotive transportation equipment, maintaining them in a clean and orderly condition.
8. Complete the daily record of transportation functions, including students transported, mileage, type of trip, standby time and completes other reports when required.
9. May transport other materials in district vehicles.
10. During times when buses are not in use, positions in this class may be assigned to general maintenance and clean-up activities in the transportation department.
11. Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions of this job description are the following essential physical requirements.
1. Seldom = Less than 25% 3. Often = 51 - 75%
2. Occasional = 25 - 50% 4. Very Frequent = 76%
2 Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
4 Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
4 Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students.
4 Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
4 Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
4 Ability to bend and twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl.
4 Ability to lift 50 pounds.
4 Ability to carry 25 pounds.
2 Ability to operate office equipment.
4 Ability to reach in all directions.
OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION
1. Other related duties as assigned.
Classified Salary Schedule Range: 18
Employee: Date:
Burton School District serves over 4,900 students and their parents in California's central valley. Burton is dedicated to high quality 21st century education. Resume High School Diploma or GED required Class B License (plus endorsement for passengers and air brakes) California School Bus Driver's Certificate REQUIRED Valid Medical Examiners Certificate and a valid First Aid 2 Letters of Recommendation from previous supervisors/employers
