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Temecula Valley Unified School District

Bus Driver- 4 hrs.

Temecula Valley Unified School District, Temecula, California, United States, 92591


JOB SPECIFICATION

BUS DRIVER

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, provides safe and efficient transportation in driving a bus or transportation vehicle over an assigned route in the transport of students, including field trips, athletic and other similar student activities; and performs related work as required.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Supervisor

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class receive general supervision from the Director of Transportation and Safety and participate in regular training programs as required by law. Incumbent's primary responsibility is safe and legal bus driving at all times; and operation of a vehicle in compliance with District policy, State codes and regulations and State Education Code Section 14203. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to checking, cleaning and some servicing of the bus. The duties listed below are typical for positions in the class collectively but no one position will necessarily include all these duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:•Drives a bus or transportation vehicle over a designated route in accordance with a time schedule.•Transports students, staff and chaperons on field trips, student activities and other special events.•Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops.•Enforces District policies and procedures and maintains discipline on the bus or transportation vehicle.•Maintains vehicle cleanliness on a daily basis.•Performs minor vehicle maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.•Services transportation vehicles, such as washing, fueling, checking oil and tires.•Prepares and submits daily and other reports as required.•Participates in District inservice programs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Knowledge of:•Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students.•Safe driving practices.•First aid practices.•Supervision and control of student passengers.

Ability to:•Operate a transportation vehicle safely, exercise good judgment and extreme caution, and handle any emergencies that may arise.•Assume responsibility for supervising and maintaining order among students.•Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students.•Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.•Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.•Maintain strict confidentiality of student information and school business.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities; good driving record and a work history demonstrating dependability and reliability.

REQUIREMENTS•Possession of a current First Aid Certificate, in compliance with V.C. 12522(c).•Applicants hired must clear all restrictions within probationary period, except (6) First Aid Test Waived.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Mature emotional stability, interest in and understanding of students, good health; flexibility and patience.

LICENSES•A valid California Commercial Driver License Class A or B with Endorsement P.•A valid California Special Driver Certificate (School Bus) with no Certificate Restrictions except (6) First Aide Test Waived, Must Comply 12522(c) V.C.

WORK YEAR: 185 Days

SALARY: Range 29

Board Approved: May 2001

Requirements / Qualifications

*Valid California Commercial Driver License Class A or B with Endorsement P & S. (Please scan and attach to your on-line application.)

*Valid California Special Driver Certificate (School Bus) with no Certificate Restrictions except (6) First Aid Test Waived, Must Comply 12522 (c)V.C.

*Applicants hired must clear all certificate restrictions within probationary period

Driver's License Copy (*Valid California Commercial Driver License Class A or B with Endorsement P & S. (Please scan and attach to your on-line application.) *Valid California Special Driver Certificate (School Bus) with no Certificate Restrictions except (6) First Aid Test Waived, Must Comply 12522 (c)V.C. *Applicants hired must clear all certificate restrictions within probationary period)

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTThe Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.

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