Berryessa Union School District
Bus Driver
Berryessa Union School District, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the scenic northeast foothills of San Jose, California, Berryessa Union School District serves a vibrant community of approximately 45,000 homes. We provide education to around 6,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 10 elementary schools and three middle schools.
We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team of over 850 certificated and classified employees, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our district is committed to excellence, offering challenging educational programs and a standards-based curriculum that drives our students to consistently achieve high scores on state and national tests.
Our diverse student body, representing a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, benefits from a well-coordinated curriculum designed to help each individual reach their full potential and explore their interests. We also offer specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, physical education, and sports, ensuring comprehensive support for all students to become successful learners.
We pride ourselves on our tradition of educational success and are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us in our mission. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
DUTIES: Drives school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up and discharges school children; escorts children across streets as necessary; stops traffic as necessary; transports children and teachers on field trips to various locations following designated routes,making departure and arrival times as scheduled; maintains adequate discipline and safety on the bus, following district policies and procedures; assists in maintaining the bus and other motor equipment in clean and safe operating condition; inspects bus daily to ensure it is in safe operating condition, including checking lights, brakes, oil, water and gas as per California Vehicle Code; maintains positive courteous and professional contact with students, staff and parents; works cooperatively with others; and performs related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent; at least six months experience as a bus driver, or one year experience as a truck driver; knowledge of provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code; knowledge of safe-driving practices; possession of valid California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsement; a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate; a valid Medical Examination Certificate; a valid First Aid Certificate; ability to drive a school bus and other automotive equipment in a safe and efficient manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions and must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
1. Must pass a Controlled Substance Test.
2. Provide names and addresses of any Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Program you have participated in preceding two years. Give written consent for the District to obtain these records.
3. Completion of "Verification of Secondary Employment" form.
4. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.
FILING PROCEDURES
All applicants may file a district application with the Human Resources by the final filing date to be eligible for consideration. Application forms are also available at the Human Resources Office, 1376 Piedmont Road, San Jose, California 95132 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and online at this website.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (minimum 3)Resume
Comments and Other Information
Must possess a valid:California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsementCalifornia School Bus Driver CertificateMedical Examination CertificateFirst Aid Certificate
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the scenic northeast foothills of San Jose, California, Berryessa Union School District serves a vibrant community of approximately 45,000 homes. We provide education to around 6,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 10 elementary schools and three middle schools.
We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team of over 850 certificated and classified employees, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our district is committed to excellence, offering challenging educational programs and a standards-based curriculum that drives our students to consistently achieve high scores on state and national tests.
Our diverse student body, representing a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, benefits from a well-coordinated curriculum designed to help each individual reach their full potential and explore their interests. We also offer specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, physical education, and sports, ensuring comprehensive support for all students to become successful learners.
We pride ourselves on our tradition of educational success and are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us in our mission. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
DUTIES: Drives school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up and discharges school children; escorts children across streets as necessary; stops traffic as necessary; transports children and teachers on field trips to various locations following designated routes,making departure and arrival times as scheduled; maintains adequate discipline and safety on the bus, following district policies and procedures; assists in maintaining the bus and other motor equipment in clean and safe operating condition; inspects bus daily to ensure it is in safe operating condition, including checking lights, brakes, oil, water and gas as per California Vehicle Code; maintains positive courteous and professional contact with students, staff and parents; works cooperatively with others; and performs related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent; at least six months experience as a bus driver, or one year experience as a truck driver; knowledge of provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code; knowledge of safe-driving practices; possession of valid California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsement; a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate; a valid Medical Examination Certificate; a valid First Aid Certificate; ability to drive a school bus and other automotive equipment in a safe and efficient manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions and must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
1. Must pass a Controlled Substance Test.
2. Provide names and addresses of any Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Program you have participated in preceding two years. Give written consent for the District to obtain these records.
3. Completion of "Verification of Secondary Employment" form.
4. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.
FILING PROCEDURES
All applicants may file a district application with the Human Resources by the final filing date to be eligible for consideration. Application forms are also available at the Human Resources Office, 1376 Piedmont Road, San Jose, California 95132 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and online at this website.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (minimum 3)Resume
Comments and Other Information
Must possess a valid:California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsementCalifornia School Bus Driver CertificateMedical Examination CertificateFirst Aid Certificate
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer