Bus Driver #30-27

Newport--mesa-Unified-School-District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District in Costa Mesa, CA seeks regular school bus drivers to transport students on assigned routes with a minimum of 25 hours per week in a split shift, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year.

Applicants must hold a valid Class A or B California license with passenger endorsement, DMV printout less than 30 days old, California Special Driver Certificate for school buses, current First Aid certificate (if required), and a valid DL-51 Medical Card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or best matched.
• Six months of school bus driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus along a designated route and pick up/discharge students.
• Observe traffic laws and district transportation regulations.
• Maintain order and safety on the bus and at stops.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and report issues.
• Transport on field trips and events as scheduled.
• Assist handicapped students with boarding and securing seats.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

First aid

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMV printout

California Special Driver Certificate for school buses

DL-51 Medical Card

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.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: All licenses, endorsements and required documentation must be included at the time you submit your application and can be uploaded to your file at time of application. If you are unable to scan and attach the required documentation to your application, copies of these items can be emailed to Luz Gonzalez at [e-mail].

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%

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.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @schooljobs.com to your safe senders list.

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 a 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.