What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Cover Driver #62-25 Promotional Only position at Newport Mesa Unified School District?
The Vacancy
The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications
This recruitment is PROMOTIONAL ONLY which means that only permanent employees of the District can apply.
There is currently one vacancy located in the Transportation Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
IMPORTANT REMINDER: All licenses, endorsements and required documentation must be included at the time you submit your application and can be uploaded to your file at time of application. If you are unable to scan and attach the required documentation to your application, copies of these items can be emailed to Luz Gonzalez at lgonzalez@nmusd.us.
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
Basic Function
Under general supervision, drives all types and sizes of school buses with short notice, as needed when substituting for regularly scheduled routes; provide assistance in mentoring drivers; provide dispatch relief; provide suggestions for route revisions to dispatch; perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and the training and experience equivalent to one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience within the last three years in any job class involving the regular operation of school buses on public streets and highways.
Licenses And Other Requirements
Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements.
Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses.
Valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate.
Valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card (if required on Special Certificate).
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Form MCSA-5876.
Must have a current California Department of Motor Vehicles K-4 printout to be submitted with the job application.
Examination Procedures And Information
The Examination
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions and Licenses/Endorsements: Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 5th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
Job Responsibilities
Representative Duties
Regularly perform full range of duties specified for school bus driver job class.
Operate all types and sizes of school buses with minimum notification and preparation time in substitution for drivers of regularly scheduled routes; operate all types and sizes of district school buses on runs as requested by dispatch staff, including demand/response trips during traditional and nontraditional workdays and work hours.
Regularly perform trip validations, bus stop checks, gate, site, and field checks, equipment transfers and shuttles, bus safety education presentations to pupils, driver assistance for non-police emergencies, inspection assistance for bus cleanliness and body condition, and inventory assistance for safety and accessory components on district.
Prepare and submit reports identifying discrepancies in equipment, manifests, stops, routing, and scheduling conditions when substituting for other drivers.
Provide mentoring with their specific knowledge on driving techniques and strategies to school bus drivers as assigned.
Complete and submit field trip reports; collect and submit other data on school bus operations as assigned; maintain effective, professional working relationships with parents, pupils, District and contract carrier staffs, and the public.
Regularly attend and/or participate in mandated instruction/training classes for specialized driving skills during traditional and nontraditional workdays and work hours; may wash bus exteriors, may fuel and provide minor service to vehicles; may maintain general orderliness and parking organization of depots.
May cover regular routes for employees on extended leave.
May provide relief for dispatchers, radio, and telephone operators as needed.
Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position, including typing, filing, duplicating and distributing materials.
Prepare and maintain files and records; review and verify for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare, maintain and distribute a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; assist bus drivers with the accurate completion of required reports in a timely manner.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and applicable software applications.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe and defensive driving practices.
Proper operations of school buses.
Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
Basic first aid procedures.
Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software applications.
Oral and written communication skills.
Laws and regulations governing pupil transportation.
Geography, topology, and traffic patterns of the district.
Sufficient verbal and written skills to effectively communicate via two-way radio and in preparing written reports.
Ability To
Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance and maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
Administer first aid.
Operate a two-way radio.
Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position.
Maintain routine records.
Operate all types and sizes of school buses safely and on a specified time schedule in varied and complex topographical, weather, urban traffic, rural and mountain terrain conditions.
Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships.
Show personality and character traits suited to supervision and care of children of multiple ethnicities and cultural values, behavioral, and physical handicaps.
Resolve conflict and maintain discipline of children on board buses.
Read and interpret maps, compass directions, 24-hour clock time, schedules, manifests, and procedural instructions.
Rapidly learn routes with short notice and the operation of equipment related to duties.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Driving in varied and complex topographical, weather, urban traffic, rural and mountain terrain conditions
School bus and outdoor environment
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and oil/grease
Evening or variable hours
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Physical Demands
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials, monitor drivers and observe hazards.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect buses, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders or steps.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
Lifting moderately heavy children or objects.
Hazards
Traffic hazards
Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions
Working at heights while inspecting and cleaning the buses
Fumes from chemical cleansers and bus operation
VACATION – HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS
Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fourteen (14) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.
RETIREMENT
All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.
HEALTH & WELFARE
The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year.
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Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
Do you possess a valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements?
Do you possess a valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses?
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
Do you possess a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate?
Do you possess a valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card?
Do you possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, Form MCSA-5876?
Do you have a California DMV driving record report, dated within the last 30 days?
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your California DMV driving record report, dated within the last 30 days. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
How many years of verifiable job related School Bus Driver experience do you have?
How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have monitoring/controlling student passenger behavior?
Do you have knowledge of safe driving practices and the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to school bus transportation?
According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed: Operate all types and sizes of buses with minimum notification and preparation time.
Regularly perform trip validations, bus stop checks, gate, site, and field checks.
Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties such as typing, filing, duplicating and distributing materials.
Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Supervision and care of children of multiple ethnicities and cultural values, behavioral, and physical handicaps.
Resolve conflict and maintain discipline of children on board busses.
Read and interpret maps, compass directions, 24-hour clock time, schedules, manifests, and procedural instructions.
Describe your work related bus driving experience.
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Describe your experience working in a position that requires direct customer interaction.
The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications
This recruitment is PROMOTIONAL ONLY which means that only permanent employees of the District can apply.
There is currently one vacancy located in the Transportation Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
IMPORTANT REMINDER: All licenses, endorsements and required documentation must be included at the time you submit your application and can be uploaded to your file at time of application. If you are unable to scan and attach the required documentation to your application, copies of these items can be emailed to Luz Gonzalez at lgonzalez@nmusd.us.
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
Basic Function
Under general supervision, drives all types and sizes of school buses with short notice, as needed when substituting for regularly scheduled routes; provide assistance in mentoring drivers; provide dispatch relief; provide suggestions for route revisions to dispatch; perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and the training and experience equivalent to one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience within the last three years in any job class involving the regular operation of school buses on public streets and highways.
Licenses And Other Requirements
Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements.
Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses.
Valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate.
Valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card (if required on Special Certificate).
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Form MCSA-5876.
Must have a current California Department of Motor Vehicles K-4 printout to be submitted with the job application.
Examination Procedures And Information
The Examination
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions and Licenses/Endorsements: Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 5th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
Job Responsibilities
Representative Duties
Regularly perform full range of duties specified for school bus driver job class.
Operate all types and sizes of school buses with minimum notification and preparation time in substitution for drivers of regularly scheduled routes; operate all types and sizes of district school buses on runs as requested by dispatch staff, including demand/response trips during traditional and nontraditional workdays and work hours.
Regularly perform trip validations, bus stop checks, gate, site, and field checks, equipment transfers and shuttles, bus safety education presentations to pupils, driver assistance for non-police emergencies, inspection assistance for bus cleanliness and body condition, and inventory assistance for safety and accessory components on district.
Prepare and submit reports identifying discrepancies in equipment, manifests, stops, routing, and scheduling conditions when substituting for other drivers.
Provide mentoring with their specific knowledge on driving techniques and strategies to school bus drivers as assigned.
Complete and submit field trip reports; collect and submit other data on school bus operations as assigned; maintain effective, professional working relationships with parents, pupils, District and contract carrier staffs, and the public.
Regularly attend and/or participate in mandated instruction/training classes for specialized driving skills during traditional and nontraditional workdays and work hours; may wash bus exteriors, may fuel and provide minor service to vehicles; may maintain general orderliness and parking organization of depots.
May cover regular routes for employees on extended leave.
May provide relief for dispatchers, radio, and telephone operators as needed.
Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position, including typing, filing, duplicating and distributing materials.
Prepare and maintain files and records; review and verify for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare, maintain and distribute a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; assist bus drivers with the accurate completion of required reports in a timely manner.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and applicable software applications.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe and defensive driving practices.
Proper operations of school buses.
Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
Basic first aid procedures.
Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software applications.
Oral and written communication skills.
Laws and regulations governing pupil transportation.
Geography, topology, and traffic patterns of the district.
Sufficient verbal and written skills to effectively communicate via two-way radio and in preparing written reports.
Ability To
Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance and maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
Administer first aid.
Operate a two-way radio.
Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position.
Maintain routine records.
Operate all types and sizes of school buses safely and on a specified time schedule in varied and complex topographical, weather, urban traffic, rural and mountain terrain conditions.
Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships.
Show personality and character traits suited to supervision and care of children of multiple ethnicities and cultural values, behavioral, and physical handicaps.
Resolve conflict and maintain discipline of children on board buses.
Read and interpret maps, compass directions, 24-hour clock time, schedules, manifests, and procedural instructions.
Rapidly learn routes with short notice and the operation of equipment related to duties.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Driving in varied and complex topographical, weather, urban traffic, rural and mountain terrain conditions
School bus and outdoor environment
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and oil/grease
Evening or variable hours
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Physical Demands
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials, monitor drivers and observe hazards.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect buses, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders or steps.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
Lifting moderately heavy children or objects.
Hazards
Traffic hazards
Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions
Working at heights while inspecting and cleaning the buses
Fumes from chemical cleansers and bus operation
VACATION – HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS
Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fourteen (14) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.
RETIREMENT
All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.
HEALTH & WELFARE
The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year.
01
Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
- Yes
Do you possess a valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses?
- Yes
- No
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
- Yes
Do you possess a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, Form MCSA-5876?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a California DMV driving record report, dated within the last 30 days?
- Yes
- No
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your California DMV driving record report, dated within the last 30 days. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
- Yes
How many years of verifiable job related School Bus Driver experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 years or more
How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have monitoring/controlling student passenger behavior?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 years or more
Do you have knowledge of safe driving practices and the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to school bus transportation?
- Yes
- No
According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed: Operate all types and sizes of buses with minimum notification and preparation time.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Regularly perform trip validations, bus stop checks, gate, site, and field checks.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties such as typing, filing, duplicating and distributing materials.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Supervision and care of children of multiple ethnicities and cultural values, behavioral, and physical handicaps.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Resolve conflict and maintain discipline of children on board busses.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Read and interpret maps, compass directions, 24-hour clock time, schedules, manifests, and procedural instructions.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
Describe your work related bus driving experience.
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Describe your experience working in a position that requires direct customer interaction.
- Required Question
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