Bus Driver Delegate

Mass Transit magazine; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District is seeking a dedicated bus driver to transport students on designated routes, conduct behind-the-wheel training, and supervise student safety. The role requires a valid commercial driver's license with school bus endorsements, along with certification in first aid and DOT medical tests.

You will participate in safety programs, coordinate with administrators, and help ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class A or B Driver's License with required endorsements.
• California School Bus Driver Certificate and DOT medical/DL-51 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes following time schedules.
• Starts and warms up bus before daily route; maintains discipline and safety.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips; selects appropriate routes.
• Schedules and dispatches routes, trips and drivers; maintains mileage records.
• Plans and conducts behind-the-wheel training sessions for drivers.
• Attends safety meetings and conducts school bus safety drills for students.
• Inspects vehicles daily; reports needed repairs and ensures safe operation.

Education

California School Bus Driver Certificate

First Aid Certificate

DOT DL-51 Medical Certificate

CDE Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate

Job description

About The Employer

Imagination - Creativity - Innovation Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for over 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment. Dry Creek's award-winning schools provide dynamic and innovative programs in grades TK-8 to meet the individual and diverse needs of students. Our dedicated staff strives to build a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically. We invite you to come learn with us.

About The Employer

Imagination - Creativity - Innovation Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for over 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment. Dry Creek's award-winning schools provide dynamic and innovative programs in grades TK-8 to meet the individual and diverse needs of students. Our dedicated staff strives to build a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically. We invite you to come learn with us.

About The Employer

Imagination - Creativity - Innovation Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for over 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment. Dry Creek's award-winning schools provide dynamic and innovative programs in grades TK-8 to meet the individual and diverse needs of students. Our dedicated staff strives to build a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically. We invite you to come learn with us.

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform the duties of a bus driver; assist with organizing and conducting behind-the-wheel training sessions for original and renewal drivers; assist with conducting required school bus safety and bus evacuation drills for students; schedule and dispatch school bus routes and drivers; schedule and dispatch extra trip assignments as necessary; assist with route development and related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Under direction of Supervisor of Transportation, safely drives a school bus over designated routes according to daily time schedules;
• Starts and warms up bus before beginning daily route;
• Maintains good order among students on buses;
• Follows District Policy regarding student discipline and when in contact with parents and other citizens;
• Picks up and drops off students;
• Escorts students across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as necessary;
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, on occasion choosing the best route, departing and arriving as scheduled;
• Maintains record of mileage driven;
• Recommends route/stop changes to Supervisor of Transportation;
• Assists in scheduling an efficient and most effective routing system;
• Schedules and assigns daily bus routes and drivers; schedules and assigns extra trips;
• Attends scheduled safety meetings and safety programs;
• Schedules and conducts effective school bus safety and bus evacuation programs for students;
• Reports incidents that affect the safety of students to Supervisor of Transportation;
• Answers the phone, dealing with student, route and driver information and issues;
• Deals with emergencies as necessary following proper procedures;
• Instructs bus drivers in the proper operation of school transportation vehicles;
• Qualifies drivers on all district busses;
• Plan, coordinate, organize and conduct behind-the-wheel bus driver training programs;
• Reports to management regarding driver knowledge and skills in the efficient, safe, and legal aspects of school bus operation;
• Using a prescribed check list inspects vehicles to maintain safe operating condition;
• Advises on repairs needed;
• May be given part-time assignment in checking fuel status on all buses and refueling as necessary;
• Cleans windshield, headlamps, tail and turn lamps, and mirrors daily; sweeps and cleans bus daily;
• Washes exterior of buses;
• Cleans complete interior of bus, lifts and cleans under seats, dusts and washes seat backs, interior walls, windows, and floors annually;
• Assists the Supervisor of Transportation with new and prospective employee activities (e.g. coordinates orientation etc.) for the purpose of assimilating new bus drivers into the organization;
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities;
• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possession of a valid Class A or B Driver's License, Air Brake Endorsement, Passenger Endorsement, California School Bus Driver Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Department of Transportation DL-51 (Medical) Certificate, Possession of a valid CDE Delegate Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate. Plus all other legal requirements by law or regulation.

• Letter of Introduction (Addressed to: Desyrae Stevenson, Director of Human Resources)

Comments and Other Information

Successful candidate will be required to pass a Pre-Placement exam (including drug/alcohol testing) prior to employment. The district responds to all applicants either by email or phone. The Dry Creek JESD does not discriminate on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.