East Side High School District
School Bus Driver - Education Center - Transportation*REPOST
East Side High School District, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
About the Employer
As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Job title: School Bus Driver
Description of basic functions and responsibilities
To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair buses.
SUPERVISOR: Director of transportation
TYPICAL DUTIES
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
Maintains order an proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries
Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
Operates a two-way radio
Washes bus as needed
Performs related duties as required
Employment standards
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License
Possession of a California School Bus Driver's Certificate
Possession of a safe driving record
Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge of safe driving practices
Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess Class B License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, Must possess a safe driving record (DMV H-6 Printout), Current Department of Transportation medical, School Bus Certification, and a valid First Aid Certificate.
Please include current Resume.
Successful candidate must pass pre-placement drug test, fingerprint clearance and participate in random drug testing program.
A complete online application MUST include attachments of all required certificate/materials in order to be considered.
Certification (School Bus Certification) CPR/First Aid Certification (CPR/First Aid Certification) DMV Printout (DMV H-6 Printout) Driver's License Copy (Class B License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements) Other (Current Department of Transportation Medical)
Comments and Other Information
Bilingual candidates preferred.
As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Job title: School Bus Driver
Description of basic functions and responsibilities
To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair buses.
SUPERVISOR: Director of transportation
TYPICAL DUTIES
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
Maintains order an proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries
Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
Operates a two-way radio
Washes bus as needed
Performs related duties as required
Employment standards
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License
Possession of a California School Bus Driver's Certificate
Possession of a safe driving record
Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge of safe driving practices
Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess Class B License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, Must possess a safe driving record (DMV H-6 Printout), Current Department of Transportation medical, School Bus Certification, and a valid First Aid Certificate.
Please include current Resume.
Successful candidate must pass pre-placement drug test, fingerprint clearance and participate in random drug testing program.
A complete online application MUST include attachments of all required certificate/materials in order to be considered.
Certification (School Bus Certification) CPR/First Aid Certification (CPR/First Aid Certification) DMV Printout (DMV H-6 Printout) Driver's License Copy (Class B License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements) Other (Current Department of Transportation Medical)
Comments and Other Information
Bilingual candidates preferred.