School Bus Driver (Full-Time)

Francis Parker School; Linda Vista; Presencial; MXN 640.000 - 876.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Francis Parker School is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to transport students to and from campus and on field trips, ensuring safety and adherence to district rules.

The role requires a valid Class B CDL with School Bus Certification and Passenger Endorsement, along with clean driving history and strong communication skills. Starting rate is $32.30/hour, with full benefits and retirement options.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• California Driver's License required.
• Commercial (Class B) Driver's License with School Bus Certification and Passenger Endorsement.
• Minimum one-year experience driving a school bus strongly preferred.
• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years.
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in the last 5 years).
• Ability to carry out the assigned route on time.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsabilidades

• Follow procedures to ensure the safety of all students, including watching traffic and people carefully to ensure the safety of children getting on and off the bus and assisting students with getting on and off the bus when required.
• Keep order and safety on the school bus.
• Understand and enforce the school system's rules regarding student conduct and report disciplinary problems to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times, including keeping the bus clean and free of debris.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the bus (as prescribed by law) before leaving the yard, including: checking the braking systems; all belts, hoses & clamps, fluid levels; all lighting systems; suspension, leaf springs & shaft guards; seats tight & secure; tires; heating & cooling systems.
• Obey all traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations.
• Map directions to extra trips.
• Evacuate students from all exits, including windows, doors, and roof vents.
• Take appropriate action during a vehicle breakdown or collision (securing bus, attending to injured students, preparing accident reports, etc.)
• Converse with parents in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain a given route schedule
• Maintain a clean bus
• Maintain proper fuel levels

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with children

Ability to carry out routes on time

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Commercial (Class B) Driver's License with School Bus Certification and Passenger Endorsement

Descripción del empleo

Description

About Francis Parker School:

Francis Parker School (Parker) is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, the school's mission is "to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world." Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12).

Job Description:

The primary goal of the Transportation Department is to promote safety, ensuring all students receive the safest transportation possible. School bus drivers will transport students to and from school and other activities. On school days, drivers pick up students in the morning and return them home or to the designated bus stop in the afternoon. School bus drivers also drive students on field trips and to sporting events and other activities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow procedures to ensure the safety of all students, including watching traffic and people carefully to ensure the safety of children getting on and off the bus and assisting students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Keep order and safety on the school bus
• Understand and enforce the school system's rules regarding student conduct and report disciplinary problems to the Director of Transportation
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times, including keeping the bus clean and free of debris
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the bus (as prescribed by law) before leaving the yard, including: checking the braking systems; all belts, hoses & clamps, fluid levels; all lighting systems; suspension, leaf springs & shaft guards; seats tight & secure; tires; heating & cooling systems
• Obey all traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
• Map directions to extra trips

In addition, must be able to:

• Evacuate students from all exits, including windows, doors, and roof vents
• Take appropriate action during a vehicle breakdown or collision (securing bus, attending to injured students, preparing accident reports, etc.)
• Converse with parents in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain a given route schedule
• Maintain a clean bus
• Maintain proper fuel levels

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred
• California Driver's License required
• Commercial (Class B) Driver's License with School Bus Certification and Passenger Endorsement
• Minimum one-year experience driving a school bus strongly preferred
• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in the last 5 years)
• Ability to carry out the assigned route on time
• Excellent communication skills
• Two years of experience working with children preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

In addition:

• A school bus driver's background is checked by the Department of Justice and/or the FBI prior to receiving a license to drive a school bus.
• School bus drivers must have a current Department of Transportation Medical Certificate
• School bus drivers must pass (and maintain throughout the course of their employment) commercial driver's license medical requirements, including vision and hearing tests
• School bus drivers must maintain minimum training hours as required by law to retain School Bus Certification
• School bus drivers must pass the written CHP First Aid Test or have a current First Aid Card
• School bus drivers must participate in a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and are randomly tested thereafter (school bus drivers may never get behind the wheel of a school vehicle with .01 or greater blood alcohol level)
• All school bus drivers must attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and attend additional training sessions to maintain the skills needed to safely transport students
• School bus drivers must have and maintain a clean driving record, both professionally and personally
• School Bus Drivers are required to maintain their required yearly in-service hours and/or renewal hours

Salary and Benefits

Parker is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA retirement benefits, and full medical/dental coverage.

Starting Rate: $32.30/hour

Non-Discrimination

Parker values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.