School Bus Driver - 2017-2018 school year at Lakeport Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
4/12/2017
Contact
Tami Carley
7072623000 8012
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$16.77 - $18.93 per hour
Length of Work Year
181 days
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

Located two hours northwest of Sacramento, we are one of California’s hottest new wine destinations. Lake County is home to Clear Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the oldest lake on the continent- and Mount Konocti, an ancient volcano that recently opened to offer one of the newest day hikes in the state. Clean air, scenic beauty, fine wines, and unsurpassed recreation! Below are just a few of the incredible perks of living in the slow lane. -Top 10 Affordable Lake Towns in the US! We made number 6 on the list. - The cost of living in Lake County is 48.6% less expensive than in the Bay Area - The cleanest air in Cali, 22 years in a row - The average commute time is 32 minutes. Huge gas saver! - Impressive quality of life - Located midway between the Pacific Coast and the Central Valley, Lake County rarely experiences coastal or valley fog, unlike the coastal and valley regions. In fact, Lake County sees an approximate annual average of 78% of possible sunshine. Do we have your attention now? Apply below to work with us! ABOUT THE EMPLOYER: The Lakeport Unified School District does not discriminate because of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Position:

Bus Driver 

General Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (M.O.T.), assume responsibility for the safe operation of a school bus when transporting students to and from school and school activities. 

Job Goal: 

Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with the specified time schedule and in accordance with the regulations and laws related to pupil transportation; transport students to and from school, special events, and field trips.

Specific Duties:

  • Pick up and discharge students at established bus stops; escort children across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as necessary; report incidents or conditions affecting the safety of students as appropriate.
  • Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior and exterior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights, wheel chair lifts and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with district policies related to disciplining students.
  • Assist handicapped students to board, sit in and leave the bus safely; assist students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assuring students are safely fastened into their seats; secure adaptive and assistive devices; utilize wheelchair lifts and tie-downs; operate a hydraulic lift as assigned.
  • Communicate with students, parents, district personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to bus routes, schedules, student behavior and assigned activities.
  • Maintain routine records related to inspections, maintenance and assigned activities; conduct state mandated school bus evacuations; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
  • Administer first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
  • Attend safety meetings and in-services as assigned.
  • Perform a variety of clerical duties including writing citations, filing and other duties as directed.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

 Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license Class A or B
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Special Driver's Certificate
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate
  • Good driving record with no DUI conviction in the past 10 years
  • Ability to obtain and meet all requirements on Application Checklist 

 

Required Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

  • Understand and implement oral and written instructions.
  • Effectively meet and interact with the public, staff, and students in routine situations which require tact, discretion, and courtesy.
  • Work independently and make decisions with limited supervision.
  • Effectively communicate orally, in person, on the telephone and radio and in writing.

            Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for extended periods of time; frequently required to climb or balance; ability to lift up to 25 pounds and push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools needed for the job.
  • Ability to read and understand labels and directions.
  • Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand a normal conversation in person, or on the telephone and radio.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. 

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of his/her job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, noxious odors, vibrations from a driving a bus, and traffic. 

Hours: Working hours vary. 4 hours minimum per school day, and maximum of 16 hours per school day.

SalaryRange I - Classified Salary Schedule

Days: 181 days per year. Holidays, vacation, sick leave, lunch periods and rest breaks will be provided in accordance with district policy and applicable laws.

 Evaluation: Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation

 

Revised:  2/16/17

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Required materials: *High School Diploma or equivalent *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license Class A or B *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Special Driver's Certificate *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate *Good driving record with no DUI conviction in the past 10 years *Ability to obtain and meet all requirements on Application Checklist

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BEFORE YOU ARE INTERVIEWED: • DMV“H6” Printout, Visit the local Lakeport DMV office, Request a ten year driver’s license printout called an “H6”, Provide your true full name or current Driver’s License Number, Pay the cost $ 5.00. (Please attach to your application.) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BEFORE YOU ARE OFFERED A POSTION WITH THE DISTRICT: • Pass a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Title 49 Part 382 pre-employment drug test. Cost $69.50. Test location, ADTS Ukiah Office 419 Talmage Road, suite A Ukiah, CA 95482, Phone(707) 463-1230 • Pass a medical examination performed by a medical examiner approved by the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Cost $135.00 (Ask LUSD Transportation Office for locations (707 262-3022). • You must also possess or be eligible to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with passenger and air brakes endorsements and a California Special Driver Certificate. **Employee will be reimbursed after one year with the district.


      Required materials: *High School Diploma or equivalent *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license Class A or B *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Special Driver's Certificate *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate *Ability to obtain and maintain a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate *Good driving record with no DUI conviction in the past 10 years *Ability to obtain and meet all requirements on Application Checklist

      TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BEFORE YOU ARE INTERVIEWED: • DMV“H6” Printout, Visit the local Lakeport DMV office, Request a ten year driver’s license printout called an “H6”, Provide your true full name or current Driver’s License Number, Pay the cost $ 5.00. (Please attach to your application.) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BEFORE YOU ARE OFFERED A POSTION WITH THE DISTRICT: • Pass a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Title 49 Part 382 pre-employment drug test. Cost $69.50. Test location, ADTS Ukiah Office 419 Talmage Road, suite A Ukiah, CA 95482, Phone(707) 463-1230 • Pass a medical examination performed by a medical examiner approved by the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Cost $135.00 (Ask LUSD Transportation Office for locations (707 262-3022). • You must also possess or be eligible to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with passenger and air brakes endorsements and a California Special Driver Certificate. **Employee will be reimbursed after one year with the district.