What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Bus Driver Transportation Posting 119 position at Los Angeles USD?
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School Bus Driver- To transport students safely and on time to and from schools, activity trips, sporting events and other sanctioned activities; to monitor and ensure the mechanical safety and cleanliness of an assigned vehicle and to report any potentially hazardous situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and / or may perform similar related tasks not listed here :
- Provide safe and timely transport to and from school, activity trips, sporting events and other sanctioned activities for faculty and students as required.
- Operate a school bus in heavy traffic and under all weather conditions in an assigned area.
- Monitor and ensure the mechanical safety and cleanliness of an assigned vehicle and report any potentially hazardous situations as needed.
- Perform routine inspection of an assigned vehicle including safety checks, sweeping, mopping, washing and fueling the vehicle as required; check and maintain fluid levels; report problems or equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain good order among students on the bus following District policies regarding the disciplining of children.
- Attend safety and other meetings regarding school bus driving and maintenance as required.
- Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
- Maintain records of all trips; file accident reports when necessary.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of :
Ability to :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any equivalent combination of education and / or experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Education : Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.including supplemental training in the operations and safety of a motor vehicle.
Experience : Will train and test for licensing individuals who do not currently have a CDL. One year increasingly responsible experience in the operations and maintenance of commercial passenger vehicles is highly desireable.
License or Certificate :
Possession of or ability to obtain a CDL, class B New Mexico driver's license with appropriate endorsements. Meet qualifications as stated in the New Mexico Standards of School Bus Operations. Ability to complete First Aid / CPR certificate and Defensive Driving certificate.
Work Year : 198 days, hourly, schedule determined by route assignment. Evenings and weekends when driving an activity bus.
Reports To : Transportation Supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment : School Bus transportation environment; extensive contact with students; exposure to potentially hazardous situations as well as noise, dust, grease, fumes, gases; incumbents are required to operate a motor vehicle in heavy traffic and under adverse weather conditions.
Mobility : Essential and marginal functions may require physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting; standing, bending, reaching, climbing; motorized equipment and vehicles.
Vision : v ision sufficient to read small print, road signs and other printed documents.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEMANDS
Frequency : In the sections that follow, the frequency categories are defined as follows :
Occasionally = 1-33% of the normal workday or class of actions
Frequently = 34-66% of the normal workday or class of actions
Continuously = 67-100% of the normal workday or class of actions
A. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PHYSICAL- Ability to pass and maintain Department of Transportation Commercial Driver's License physical.
B. WORKING POSITIONS, POSTURES AND SKILLS
C. EFFORT AND EXERTION
50-70 : Occasionally (students, emergency)
00-50 : Continuously (everything else)
50-70 : Occasionally (emergency)
00-50 : Frequently (emergency)
D. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
24.01 Starting Hourly Rate
198 work contract- July 31, 2023 to June 7, 2024
Route Hours may vary.
Salary : $24
