Bus Driver

BASIC FUNCTION
Under general supervision, drive a school bus or van over a prescribed route within an established time schedule; transport students to and from school, athletic events and on special event trips; and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is highly desirable. 
 
EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) months of experience in the operation of a school bus is highly desirable.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:

• Valid California Class A or B driver license with P & S endorsement
• No restrictions except for any combination of 0, 1, or 6
• If restriction 6 is listed, must provide a valid first aid certificate 
• California Special Driver Certificate (School Bus)
• Valid medical examiner’s certificate
• Drivers are subject to alcohol/controlled substances tests
• California DMV driving record no more than 30 days old must be submitted with application

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications of personnel so classified.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Drives a school van or bus over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule
• Transports students to and from school, athletic events and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops
• Transports disabled students and preschool-aged children to and from school and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops
• Stops traffic and escorts children across streets
• Maintains vehicles in a clean and orderly condition; inspects and reports mechanical defects or malfunctions; washes, sweeps, cleans and refuels vehicles
• Maintains appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment; contact others concerning transportation problems and concerns
• Operates wheelchair lift, loads and secures wheelchairs and other assistive devices on bus; assists passengers with carry-on items, seat belts and secure car seats
• Completes the daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time
• Communicates with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed
• Administers first aid as necessary
• Performs custodial or clerical work as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE:

• Safe driving practices and techniques
• Basic first aid procedures and methods
• General geography of Santa Monica and Malibu
• Safety and maintenance requirements of bus equipment
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children

ABILITY:

• Drive a school bus along designated routes safely and efficiently
• Communicate effectively with elementary and secondary school students
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Be flexible

SUPERVISION
General supervision is received from the Director of Transportation or designee.  No supervisory or lead responsibilities are exercised.

WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school bus environment.  Work requires driving in various road and weather conditions.  Work may require exposure to noise. Potential hazards involve traffic hazards when stopping traffic and escorting students across streets; adverse weather conditions while driving a school bus; exhaust fumes; and contact with abusive or uncooperative individuals.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects; sitting for extended periods of time when operating a transportation vehicle; walking and stepping up/down or standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; hearing and speaking to exchange information.THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment. 

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. 

EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email.  Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error.  We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service. 

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: 
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application. 

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: 
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available.  Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score.  Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list. 

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US: 
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

DUTIES APPROVED
BOARD OF EDUCATION
No date.

CLASSIFICATION APPROVED
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Established: October 2000
Revised: September 19, 2006
Revised: October 13, 2009

Salary : $31