What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS DRIVER position at San Lorenzo Unified?
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes to transport students; to assist general servicing and cleaning of school buses; and to do related work as required. Bus drivers operate school buses over designated routes to transport students on a time schedule and are required to maintain order among the students riding the buses.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Drive a school bus daily; or as assigned; over designated routes.
Picks up and discharges school children in accordane with time schedules and with due regard for safety.
Escorts children across streets when necessary.
Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations.
Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes.
Keeps bus clean and reports any mechanical defects.
Maintains good order and discipline among the passengers.
Follows District policies regarding student control and contact with the parents and citizens.
Maintains daily record of assigned route and bus operation.
Completes daily reports on the condition of the bus.
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of the work day
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Class B-P license and School Bus Driver Certificate to operate a school bus.
Six months of experience as a bus driver or one year of truck driving or reasonable equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe driving practices.
Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school students.
Possess the equivalent to completion of high school diploma.
First Aid practices.
Safety state licensing requirements for school bus driver.
Salary : $35 - $37
