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Fullerton Joint Union High School District

School Bus Driver

Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632


Job Summary

Part time, 6 hours per day. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. This position will remain open until filled.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

BUS DRIVER Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES • Drive a school bus or District vehicle transporting students and faculty as authorized over a designated route according to an established time schedule; • Transport students on field trips, special educational trips, and to athletic events selecting the best routes; • Maintain discipline of students while on bus; • Clean interior and exterior of bus; • Service bus with fuel, oil, and water; • Inspect vehicles daily for proper maintenance and safety, such as tire conditions, air brakes, fire extinguisher, First Aid equipment, emergency exit door operation, and all internal and external lights; • Complete required inspection reports prior to operation of the vehicle; and • Prepare statistical reports on daily student loads, miles, type of trip, date, and standby time.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of California laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students; • Knowledge of safe driving practices; • Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently; • Ability to maintain discipline of students while on bus; • Ability to administer First Aid/CPR; • Ability to keep simple records; and • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform bus driver duties. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of a formal classroom and behind-the-wheel training program approved by the California Highway Patrol for the operation of a school bus. • Graduation from High School.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIRED • Possession of a valid State of California Class B-P Driver's License; • Possession of a valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver's Certificate; • Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate; • Possession of a valid Medical Certificate; and • Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requires a fully completed, on-line application profile with the following documents scanned and attached: • High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher degree • Resume • Valid State of California Class B (PS endorsement) Driver's License; • Valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver's Cert. • Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate (Adult, Infant, Child) • Valid Medical Certificate (DL-51A & DL-51) • Current DMV Driving Record (from DMV only) Prior to employment all candidates must successfully complete the District's clearance process, which includes: drug/alcohol testing, physical and back evaluation.

FUNCTION: Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.

This is a permanent position upon successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.

Comments and Other Information

Qualified applicants that may have previously applied will need to re-apply.