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Garden Grove Unified School District

School Bus Driver

Garden Grove Unified School District, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641


ABOUT THE JOB

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This position is open to district employees and the public. Regular positions work seven (7) hours per day during school session.

Under general supervision, operates school buses on regularly scheduled passenger routes transporting students and school groups to and from schools, events, and on special field trips, in accordance with requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws, and performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

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Drives a school bus over any designated route according to established time schedules; picks up and discharges students at designated stops, communicating with teachers and parents, as appropriate; performs appropriate child check safety procedures; assists students with disabilities to board or leave the bus; transports students on special educational trips and to athletic events; supervises the conduct of students while on a school bus or on a school campus; administers first aid as appropriate; cleans, services, and performs daily safety checks on assigned vehicle; checks vehicles for proper maintenance and safety; keeps trip records and makes simple reports; performs overtime driving duties as assigned; and picks up and delivers vehicles and materials as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Performs simple clerical and inventory duties as assigned; and performs a variety of non-bus driving duties as assigned.

Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience

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One year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. Some experience working with school-aged children is desirable. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE

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Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B California Driver License with a passenger endorsement and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record (K4, DMV PRINT OUT) by the oral rating exam.

CERTIFICATE

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Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol. Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or pass the California Highway Patrol First Aid exam.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING....

Knowledge of

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Safe bus driving practices; provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, California Code of Regulations, and the California Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children; first aid practices; and child check safety procedures.

Ability to

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Drive a school bus safely and efficiently; supervise the conduct of students; follow oral and written instructions; learn and carry out prescribed safety checks; keep simple records; and work cooperatively with students, parents, school officials, other employees, and law enforcement personnel.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: One year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. Some experience working with school-aged children is desirable. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B California Driver License with a passenger endorsement and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record (K4, DMV PRINT OUT) by the oral rating exam.

CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol. Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or pass the California Highway Patrol First Aid exam.

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