What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS DRIVER position at California Department of Education?
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the general supervision of immediate supervisor, operates school bus over designated routes in transporting school children. Performs related duties as required/assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the general supervision of immediate supervisor, operates school bus over designated routes in transporting school children. Performs related duties as required/assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates a bus on assigned route in accordance with established time schedules in a safe and efficient manner.
- Picks up and discharges students.
- Escorts students across streets, stopping traffic if necessary.
- Transports teachers and students on field trips to various locations.
- Assists students into and out of bus when necessary.
- Loads and unloads wheelchairs and other accompanying student gear, as appropriate.
- Assures that wheelchairs and students are secure while bus is moving, as needed.
- Assists in maintaining good order among students on the busses and waiting at the bus stop.
- Follows established policies regarding student discipline and parent contact.
- Provides door-to-door service as required.
- Provides courier service to transport records or other materials.
- Cleans assigned vehicle inside and out.
- Reports any mechanical defects in vehicles to immediate supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of discipline procedures.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Demonstrates ability to work safely and maintain a cooperative working relationship with fellow employees and the public
- Demonstrates ability to keep accurate records and to make reports in a timely manner
- Operates school bus under mandates of the State of California
- Maintains good, insurable driving record.
- Valid California Class B Driver's License
- Valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver's Certificate
- Current Medical Examiner's Certificate authorizing service as a bus driver
- Valid California Highway Patrol First Aid Certificate or First Aid Certificate issued by American Red Cross
- Current H-6
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and a computer keyboard.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
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