Bus Driver #30-27

Newport-Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District in Costa Mesa, California, is recruiting regular bus drivers to operate buses on assigned routes with safety inspections and required records. The role involves a split shift, preventative maintenance, and student supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CA bus license with endorsements, DMV printout, First Aid, and be insurable by the district. Examinations determine eligibility, with an open-ended list for future openings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of school bus driving experience preferred.
• Valid CA Class A or B license with passenger endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsement.
• Current DMV printout less than 30 days old.
• California Special Driver Certificate for school buses.
• Current CHP-approved First Aid Certificate (if required on Special Driver Certificate).
• Current DL-51 Medical Card.
• Insurable by the District's liability carrier.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students per time schedules.
• Observe traffic and student transportation laws and maintain order on the bus.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and report mechanical issues.
• Maintain buses in clean, safe condition and refuel as needed.
• Assist handicapped students, including loading/unloading wheelchairs and securing seating.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

THE VACANCY:

This recruitment is open, meaning that all are welcome to apply.

There are currently several openings for a regular bus driver. These positions work a minimum of 25 hours per week, on a split shift, Monday-Friday, 10 months per year.

NOTE: If you are a current Substitute and wish to be placed on the eligibility list for a permanent position, you will need to submit your application and participate in the examination process.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, operate and maintain school buses to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; prepare a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Six (6) months of experience as a school bus driver is preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's License with passenger transportation endorsement, "S", and air brake endorsement
• Must have a current DMV printout to be submitted with the job application must be less than 30 days old
• California Special Driver Certificate valid for school buses
• Current California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Certificate (if required on Special Driver Certificate)
• Current Valid DL-51 Medical Card

Must be able to be insured and continue to be insurable by the District's liability insurance carrier.

THE EXAMINATION:

Exam Weight

• Supplemental Questions and Licenses/Endorsements: Qualifying
• Written Examination: 50%
• Performance Examination: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

The written and performance examinations are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; stop traffic and escort students across streets as necessary.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.
• Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses, inspecting the interior, exterior and engine of the vehicles; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.
• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean buses; refuel vehicles as necessary.
• Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.
• Assist handicapped students to board, sit in and leave the bus safely; assist students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assuring students are safely fastened into their seats; utilize wheelchair lifts and tie-downs.
• Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe and defensive driving practices.
• Proper operations of school buses.
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic first aid procedures.
• Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
• Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline.
• Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Learn and follow designated routes.
• Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Administer first aid.
• Maintain routine records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate two-way radio.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• School bus and outdoor environment.
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
• Evening or variable hours.
• Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and oil/grease.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
• Climbing ladders or steps.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
• Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.
• Lifting moderately heavy children or objects.

HAZARDS:

• Traffic hazards.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
• Working at heights while inspecting and cleaning the buses.
• Fumes from chemical cleansers and bus operation.

Ewing Consulting, Inc. August 2016