DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of the transportation supervisor to drive and attend to a District Automobile, and transport students over designated routes in compliance with assigned schedules, and to do job related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Auto Drivers are qualified to operate District Automobiles, including those containing special features and equipment to assist students accessing school, college programs, athletics, and other events.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:

1. Inspects vehicle for mechanical and basic safety compliance prior to operation in accordance with written rules and regulations;
2. drives vehicle according to designated routes and ad hoc trips as authorized;
3. supervises the conduct of students and other passengers being transported;
4. picks up and releases students per policy;
5. assists students on and off vehicle and escorts them across street when necessary;
6. ensures the safe loading and unloading of passengers to and from destinations;
7. maintains district cleanliness levels to interior and exterior of the vehicle and adequate fuel levels;
8. prepares and completes required reports;
9. performs other tasks as required to safely operate a vehicle in accordance with laws and district policies;
10. administers first aid;
11. informs transportation supervisor of practices and incidents for follow-up action and/or proper procedures;
12. attends department training sessions and safety meetings as required;
13. provides a positive climate of customer service in all interactions and communications with passengers, District staff, families, and community members;
14. complies with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner;
15. complies with all current state and federal regulations, including but not limited to, random drug testing and physical screenings;
    
16. performs other job-related tasks/duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Knowledge of:

?       safe driving practices and techniques;

?       basics of first aid;

?       provision of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students;

?       meet the physical, mental, and environmental demands of the position.

Ability to:

?       drive a District Automobile and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently;

?       maintains order among passengers on a school vehicle;

?       understand and follow oral and written directions;

?       establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the public;

?       perform all duties in a safe and helpful manner so as to not cause a risk to self and others.

Education, Training, and Experience:

?       Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent;

?       Must maintain knowledge of safe operation of vehicles by attendance at assigned in-service training sessions/seminars.

License Required:

?       Valid California Driver’s License

?       Insurability by District liability insurance carrier is required;

?       Clean driving record with the DMV;

?       First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

?       Random drug testing.