Bus Driver

Job Summary: Stevenson School is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and other designated locations. This part-time position requires a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement and a California School Bus Driver's Certificate.

Responsibilities:

• Drive a designated school vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops
• Transport students and teachers on field trips to various locations
• Ensure a safe environment by maintaining orderly conduct of all passengers
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle
• Service buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; check, fill tires and batteries
• Perform periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
• Complete periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
• Attend meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required
• Attend driver-training programs to maintain current knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students
• Operate a two-way radio
• Wash bus as needed
• When not engaged in driving responsibilities, support facilities department by completing tasks outside of the transportation department, as assigned

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement
• Possession of a California School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Must be able to comply with all provisions of the DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing
• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
• 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish language ability preferred
• Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of children
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of safe driving practices
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Must pass a background check
• Ability to work without supervision or as part of a team
• Willingness and enthusiasm to engage in a diverse community

Physical Demands:

Lift/Carry: Constantly

Stand: Constantly

Walk: Constantly

Push/Pull: Constantly

Climb: Constantly

Bend: Constantly

Squat or Kneel: Occasionally

Crawl: Occasionally

Physical Demands Select from list below for each:

Lift/Carry: 10 lbs or less

Stand: C

Walk: C

Push/Pull: C

Climb: C

Bend: C

Squat or Kneel: F

Crawl: O