Strathmore Union Elementary
Bus Driver/Custodian/Maintenance Job at Strathmore Union Elementary in Strathmor
Strathmore Union Elementary, Strathmore, CA, United States, 93267
About the Employer
Welcome to the Strathmore Union Elementary School District, where every student matters and every moment counts! SUESD is located in Tulare County, found in the southern region of the San Joaquin Valley. The District is comprised of the Strathmore State Preschool, Strathmore Elementary School, and Strathmore Middle School. With over 700 students enrolled across our PS-8 District, our mission is, "To build a positive relationship and provide a high quality education so that all students achieve their academic potential and develop as productive citizens."
At SUESD, we value a positive learning environment that ensures HEART:
H: High Expectations
E: Engaging Instruction
A: Accountability
R: Relationships & Respect
T: Technology that Enhances Teaching & Learning
Job Summary
Bus Driver/Custodian/Maintenance will, under supervision of the Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (MOT) Supervisor or designee, perform a wide variety of specialized and responsible tasks relating to the District's Maintenance, Operations and Transportation department including transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. In addition to driving the bus, a variety of work including custodian, maintenance and grounds work will be required, depending on the needs of the District.
Requirements / Qualifications
Tentative Schedule: 8 hours/day, 260 work days; This position is a full-time position.
1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certification: Possession of a valid California Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License (plus endorsement for passengers and air brakes), a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DMV No. DL51A), Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance and any other certification required for a Class B Driver's License. Possession of a valid First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
3. Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or possession of GED required; a minimum of one (1) year of custodial and/or maintenance experience and six (6) months as a bus driver or one (1) year of general driving experience preferred.
4. Training: Ongoing training (e.g. Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, suicide prevention, etc.) as required by federal or state law, board policy and/or as directed by the Superintendent.
5. Personal Qualifications: Better than average recommendations from professionals who have observed the personal characteristics and work habits of the individual.
6. Communication: Ability to read and write in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Selected applicant will be required to submit proof of negative TB test.
Please note that you will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
Possession of a valid California Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License (plus endorsement for passengers and air brakes) is required.
Strathmore Union Elementary School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, medical condition, or military or veteran status.
Welcome to the Strathmore Union Elementary School District, where every student matters and every moment counts! SUESD is located in Tulare County, found in the southern region of the San Joaquin Valley. The District is comprised of the Strathmore State Preschool, Strathmore Elementary School, and Strathmore Middle School. With over 700 students enrolled across our PS-8 District, our mission is, "To build a positive relationship and provide a high quality education so that all students achieve their academic potential and develop as productive citizens."
At SUESD, we value a positive learning environment that ensures HEART:
H: High Expectations
E: Engaging Instruction
A: Accountability
R: Relationships & Respect
T: Technology that Enhances Teaching & Learning
Job Summary
Bus Driver/Custodian/Maintenance will, under supervision of the Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (MOT) Supervisor or designee, perform a wide variety of specialized and responsible tasks relating to the District's Maintenance, Operations and Transportation department including transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. In addition to driving the bus, a variety of work including custodian, maintenance and grounds work will be required, depending on the needs of the District.
Requirements / Qualifications
Tentative Schedule: 8 hours/day, 260 work days; This position is a full-time position.
1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certification: Possession of a valid California Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License (plus endorsement for passengers and air brakes), a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DMV No. DL51A), Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance and any other certification required for a Class B Driver's License. Possession of a valid First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
3. Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or possession of GED required; a minimum of one (1) year of custodial and/or maintenance experience and six (6) months as a bus driver or one (1) year of general driving experience preferred.
4. Training: Ongoing training (e.g. Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, suicide prevention, etc.) as required by federal or state law, board policy and/or as directed by the Superintendent.
5. Personal Qualifications: Better than average recommendations from professionals who have observed the personal characteristics and work habits of the individual.
6. Communication: Ability to read and write in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Selected applicant will be required to submit proof of negative TB test.
Please note that you will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
Possession of a valid California Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License (plus endorsement for passengers and air brakes) is required.
Strathmore Union Elementary School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, medical condition, or military or veteran status.