JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Transportation Operations Supervisor, safely operate a school bus and supervise children on assigned routes. TYPICAL DUTIES Operate a (type I or type II) school bus on scheduled routes and on special excursions. Regularly inspect operating safety of the bus (emergency exits, safety equipment, braking systems, lights, oil, water, fuel, etc.), reporting defects and preparing work order forms. Supervise orderly loading and unloading of children. May assist handicapped children board and depart bus, using lift for wheelchairs, and other special equipment. Escort all students who must cross streets. Enforce District policy and procedures in maintaining discipline on buses. Provide bus evacuation and safety instruction to students and staff. Maintain window and interior cleanliness of bus. Provide emergency first aid and/or CPR as required. Record and submit reports on driving time, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, pupil count, and safety inspections. Operate a two-way radio. Establish and maintain files and records. Perform other related duties as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background would include graduation from high school, or equivalent, and possession of the valid licenses and/or certificates listed in the “LICENSE REQUIREMENTS” section. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Must posses all of the following: 1] A valid California Class B-PS driver’s license. 2] A valid medical certificate. 3] A valid first aide certificate (or pass the Highway Patrol First Aid Test). 4] A valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the CHP. Knowledge of: Laws and regulations as they relate to school buses. Safety and efficiency in operating a Type I or Type II school bus. Basic preventive maintenance requirements of school bus equipment. Two-way radio codes and proper usage. California Vehicle Code. California Highway Patrol School Bus Drivers and Carriers Handbook. Knowledge of bus routes and the county area is desirable. Ability to: Operate a Type I or Type II school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain order among students. Follow both oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective relationships with children and adults, exercising sensitivity in working with cultural and language differences. Administer first aide and/or CPR if required. Keep routine records and prepare reports. Learn a prescribed school bus route, follow a schedule, and meet set deadlines. Learn and carry out prescribed safety checks. Safely lift heavy children in and out of restricted spaces. Operate a two-way radio. PHYSICAL ABILITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen.