Bus Driver #30-27

Newport Mesa Unified School District

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking regular school bus drivers to transport students on a daily route. Positions require a valid California CDL with passenger endorsement, S, and air brake endorsements, plus related First Aid certifications as applicable. The role includes safety inspections and routine records.

Training and benefits vary by union and district policy. Shifts are split and run Monday through Friday with a minimum of 25 hours per week over 10 months per year.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Six months of school bus driver experience preferred.
Valid California DMV license with passenger endorsement, S, and air brake endorsements required.
California Special Driver Certificate for school buses and First Aid certificate as applicable.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students on schedule.
Observe safety and traffic laws; ensure student safety and discipline on board.
Perform daily safety inspections and report mechanical issues.
Maintain clean buses and logs; refuel when needed.
Assist handicapped students with boarding and seating; use wheelchair lifts.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Vacancy

Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

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. 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 Lgonzalez@nmusd.us.

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

Representative 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.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS: 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.

VACATION – HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS

Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.

RETIREMENT

All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.

HEALTH & WELFARE

The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.

See all benefit options here: https://web.nmusd.us/departments/business-services/risk-management/benefits

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $25 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $1,000 is also available - limited to one per year.

Supplemental Questions

Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

How many years of verifiable job related School Bus Driver experience do you have?

None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3 years or more

How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have monitoring/controlling student passenger behavior?

None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3 years or more

Do you have knowledge of safe driving practices and the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to school bus transportation?

Do you possess a valid Class A or B California Driver's License with passenger, "S" and air brake endorsements? NOTE: If you do not have these endorsements, please consider applying for the Bus Driver Trainee program so that you could be considered to be trained to become a Bus Driver. This is a paid training program.

Do you possess a current California Special Driver Certificate valid for school buses?

Do you possess a current California Highway Patrol approved first aid card?

Do you possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate?

Do you have a California DMV driving record report, dated within the last 30 days?

If you answered YES to the licenses and other requirements questions above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach copies of your Class A or B California license, valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses, First Aid Card, Medical Examiner's Certificate, and DMV printout (dated within the last 30 days). Please note, missing documents may be cause for disqualification. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.