Director of Operations

Skagit Transit; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is seeking a dedicated bus driver to operate a school bus on prescribed routes, ensuring on-time arrivals and student safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months' bus operation experience, knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to work with students and school staff.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience in the operation of a school bus.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance requirements for school transportation.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to operating vehicles transporting school children.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus along designated routes safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with elementary and secondary school students.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Be flexible.

Skills

Safe driving

First aid

Student communication

Flexibility

Vehicle safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Basic Function And Qualifications

Under general supervision, drive a school bus or van over a prescribed route within an established time schedule; transport students to and from school, athletic events and on special event trips; and perform related duties as assigned.

Representative Duties, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Drives a school van or bus over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule. E
• Transports students to and from school, athletic events and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops. E
• Transports disabled students and preschool-aged children to and from school and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops. E
• Stops traffic and escorts children across streets. E
• Maintains vehicles in a clean and orderly condition; inspects and reports mechanical defects or malfunctions; washes, sweeps, cleans and refuels vehicles. E
• Maintains appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment; contact others concerning transportation problems and concerns. E
• Operates wheelchair lift, loads and secures wheelchairs and other assistive devices on bus; assists passengers with carry‑on items, seat belts and secure car seats. E
• Completes the daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time. E
• Communicates with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed. E
• Administers first aid as necessary.
• Performs custodial or clerical work as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Any combination of experience and education providing the required knowledge and abilities would meet the qualifying criteria set forth below.

Experience

Six (6) months of experience in the operation of a school bus.

Education

Graduation from high school or its equivalent.

Knowledge Of

• Safe driving practices and techniques.
• Basic first aid procedures and methods.
• General geography of Santa Monica and Malibu.
• Safety and maintenance requirements of bus equipment.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.

Ability To

• Drive a school bus along designated routes safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with elementary and secondary school students.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Be flexible.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Valid California Class A or B driver's license with passenger endorsement; Special Driver’s Certificate for a School Bus; restriction 0,1,6, or any combination.

Note: A First Aid Certificate is required if restriction 6 is listed. A current medical examination certificate (as required by DMV); incumbents are required to maintain a sufficient number of training hours as prescribed by law; and a current H6 DMV print out must be presented prior to hire.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR JOB APPLICANTS

ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.

PREFERENCE POINTS

Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.

SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT

Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one-year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.

BENEFITS

Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.

Assuring Equal Opportunities

Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.

Contact

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

1651 SIXTEENTH STREET

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90404

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.