Bus Driver

Definition

Under general supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes, to transport school children; to assist in the general cleaning and servicing of school buses;a nd to do related work as required. 

Examples of duties

Drives a school bus daily, or as assigned, over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging school children; escorts children across streets when necessary, stopping traffic as required; transports students and teachers on special trips to various locations, choosing the best route and making departure and arrival time as scheduled; inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes; keeps bus clean and reports any mechanical defects; maintains good order among the school children on the buses and while the bus is parked at bus stops; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with the parents and citizens; renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed; maintains daily records on assigned route and bus operation. 

LICENSE 

Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, a standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate, and a California Highway Patrol permit to operate a school bus. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION 

Knowledge of:

Safe driving practices;

Provision of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Educaion Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children

First Aid practices

ABILITY TO

Drive a school Bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently

Maintain order among children on a school bus

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Establish and maintain cooperatie working relationsips with those contacted in the course work

EXPERIENCE

One year of general driving experience.

EDUCATION

Completion of the required experience will be accepted as evidence of sufficient education for the class.