Bus Driver

PLACERVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

BUS DRIVER

DEFINITION :

Under general supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children; to assist in keeping assigned school bus in clean and safe condition; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Drives a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging school children.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, following District Policy.
• Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes.
• Keeps bus clean and reports mechanical defects.
• Maintains order among school children on buses.
• Follows established district policies and regulations regarding disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
• Maintains daily records on assigned route and bus operation.
• Observes the courtesy of the road, driving in a safe and prudent manner as determined by road conditions and weather.
• Administers first aid to students.

LICENSE :

by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXPERIENCE :

One year of general driving experience.

EDUCATION :

A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements : Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate and or CHP test equivalent and a California Highway Patrol permit to operate a school bus. Before hiring takes place the candidate will be required to take an Employee Entrance Evaluation test to determine if candidate has the physical strength to perform the essential tasks of the job.

Comments and Other Information

Start date : August 11, 2025 and will be approx. 6.75 hours a day. Should you have questions please contact Kim Aros At karos@pusdk8.us or 530-622-7216 ext. 2236