SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SPECIALIST 

 DEFINITION

To assist in the planning, scheduling and dispatching of bus runs to assure that District pupils are safely and efficiently transported as required; substitute for school bus driver if necessary; keep required records; and perform other duties as assigned.

 SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive general supervision from the Transportation Operation Supervisor. May provide technical guidance to school bus driver.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Make sure that all daily bus routes are covered.
• Assign substitute drivers and routes if necessary.
• Book and estimate cost for field trips.
• Assign drivers to field trips.
• Maintain accurate records relating to transportation activities.
• Assists in providing training at school sites for bus evacuation drills.
• Assist in planning and updating fall bus routes to accommodate shifts in student population.
• May be assigned as a substitute driver if needed.
• Perform check-out of bus safety equipment.
• Act as a liaison between the Department of Transportation and the school sites by relaying any complaints, problems or concerns.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 Knowledge of:

• Rules and regulations governing school bus operation

 Ability to:

• Understand and carry out written and oral instruction
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Maintain accurate records
• Analyze problems and develop an effective course of action
• Operate a school bus safely
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks

 Experience and Education:

      Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to:

• Graduation from the twelfth grade
• Two (2) years experience as a school bus driver

 License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class B Driver's license with Passenger endorsement, (Class A with a "P" endorsement is acceptable), possession of a California School Bus Driver's Certificate and a valid medical certificate are required.

Physical Requirements:

Employees in this position must possess/have the ability to:

•    Sit for prolonged periods of time

•    Stand and walk for short periods of time

•    Occasional bending/stooping; squatting/crouching

•    Occasional reaching overhead, above/below shoulders  and horizontally

•    Occasional pushing/pulling, lifting and maneuvering objects such as wheelchairs with students with a broad range of body weights

•    Frequently bend/twist neck to adequately monitor students and traffic conditions

•    Lift and/or support/drag up to 150 pounds for short periods of time

•    Climb 3 feet of steps into/out of the bus

•    Requires continuous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs to push/pull or activate essential controls (pedals, levers and knobs) in recurring operational motions 

•    Requires a range of simple grasping to firm grasping in order to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to turn the steering wheel, shift gears and/or manipulate mechanical levers and controls; as well as to position students in their car seats and/or infant seats; to fasten car/infant seat harnesses and/or belts; to secure students to their wheelchairs or car seats; and to secure the wheelchairs or car seats to the bus

•    Hear with or without assistive devices sufficient to hear students, receive communications on radio and hear outside noises sirens, horns, brakes, etc. that are necessary to operate bus safely

•    Speak with or without assistive devices sufficiently, professionally and politely to give instructions/commands to students, speak professionally and politely to parents and other staff

•    Visual acuity with or without assistive devices sufficient to pass driving test, read signs, road hazards and to be able to operate bus safely in reduced visibility conditions

 Hazards:

•    Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids; exposure to students/parents  being physically aggressive and non-compliant

 NOTE:  SAFETY-SENSITIVE JOB CLASS.  EMPLOYEES IN THIS JOB CLASS WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM SELECTION FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TESTING.