Bus Driver #31-27 (Substitute Only)

Newport Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking substitutes to operate school buses on a temporary/as-needed basis. Duties include transporting students safely to designated locations, performing safety checks, and maintaining required records.

The role requires flexibility in hours and the ability to work with diverse student groups. Applicants must have a valid California commercial license with passenger endorsement, S, and air brake endorsements, plus a CHP First Aid certificate if required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months of bus driver experience preferred
• Valid Class A/B California driver license with passenger endorsement, S and air brake endorsements
• California Special Driver Certificate for school buses
• Current DMV printout issued within 30 days
• CHP First Aid certificate if required by Special Driver Certificate
• Current DL-51 Medical Card

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus along a designated route and pick up/discharge students on schedule
• Observe traffic laws and ensure student safety on and around buses
• Maintain order and discipline of passengers per district policies
• Conduct daily safety inspections and report mechanical issues
• Keep logs and related reports up to date
• Assist handicapped students with boarding, seating, and securing restraints

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

This recruitment will be used to fill substitute (temporary/as-needed basis) positions only.

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

Substitute positions may have varying days and hours depending on the need. These positions work split shifts, Monday-Friday, and require availability from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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

• 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.

Examination Procedures And Information

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 only be used to fill substitute positions during the life of the list.

The written and performance examinations will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. This means that in-person written and performance examinations will be scheduled after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the 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.

Job Responsibilities

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

• 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.li>Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate a two-way radio.

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.