Substitute Bus Driver

POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver

POSITION DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, drive a school bus over an assigned route in a safe and efficient manner in the transportation of pupils; and to do related work as may be required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Drives a school bus over designated routes according to established time schedules; picks up and discharges pupils at designated stops; escorts pupils across streets when necessary; supervises the conduct of pupils being transported following District policy; transports pupils and teachers on various special event trips; rinses, sweeps, polishes interiors and performs regular daily safety checks on buses and reports mechanical defects if any are noted; keeps simple records such as daily log of route miles traveled and pupils transported, and may make related reports in the Transportation Department Office; refuels, checks oil level, water and checks tires, brakes, gauges, electrical systems, warning lights and buzzers, emergency fire extinguishers and flares, and emergency exits and doors; may suggest route changes, stops, and map times; take practice runs as necessary to become familiar with route.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Safe driving practices, operation of large transportation vehicles and laws governing their use.
Ability to: Drive a school bus and other similar automotive equipment safely and calmly; maintain order among pupils riding in a school vehicle; establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, the public and other staff; learn the proper methods of basic bus servicing and safety checks; perform simple record keeping and clerical duties, observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of: A valid Class A or B California Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement and a School Bus endorsement; possess a School Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles through the California Highway Patrol; Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol; valid medical card; have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent - PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.

Experience: Prior School Bus driving experience preferred

The Moreno Valley Unified School District’s goal is "Excellence on Purpose." In order to achieve this goal, the Human Resources Division works toward building a foundation of employee excellence through a diverse and dedicated work force. 1. A completed EDJOIN classified application 2. Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate, or BA/AA Diploma or copy of transcripts showing high school graduation date or degree awarded. 3. CA DMV H6 report (dated within 30 days) 4. A valid Class A or B California Driver's License with a Passenger endorsement (P) and a School Bus endorsement (S) 5. A School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles through the California Highway Patrol 6. Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol (valid medical card)