Part-Time School Bus & Van Driver — Flexible Shifts

The Bishop's School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, CA is seeking part-time school bus and van drivers for immediate start. You will transport students to and from school, athletic events, field trips, and activities, following safety protocols and school policies.

Schedule varies and may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, field trips, and athletic events. Requires valid CA CDL Class B with School Bus Certificate and Passenger Endorsement, T-01 certificate, DOT medical, CPR, First Aid, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• California Driver's License required.
• Valid California CDL Class B with School Bus Certificate and Passenger Endorsement required.
• Valid T-01 School Bus Driver Certificate required.
• Minimum of one year of school bus driving experience strongly preferred.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to learn transportation, scheduling, and communication systems.
• Secure communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete assigned routes safely and on schedule.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate required.
• Ability to meet and maintain all commercial driver's license medical requirements, including vision and hearing standards.
• Successful completion of the California Highway Patrol written First Aid Test or possession of a current First Aid Card.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to maintain all required School Bus Certification, annual in-service training hours, renewal requirements, and continuing education as required by law.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergencies.
• Ability to learn and safely operate different assigned routes and transportation assignments.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school, athletic events, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Follow all federal, state, and local traffic laws, California Highway Patrol regulations, and School transportation policies.
• Ensure the safety of students during loading, transportation, and unloading, including assisting students as needed when boarding and exiting the bus.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior while enforcing School transportation rules and reporting concerns to the Director of Transportation.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles, including inspections of brakes, tires, lights, fluid levels, steering, suspension, safety equipment, heating and cooling systems, and other components as required by law.
• Immediately report vehicle issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintain established transportation schedules and complete assigned routes in a timely manner.
• Review assigned routes and directions before operating regular routes, field trips, athletic trips, and other special assignments.
• Refuel assigned vehicles whenever the fuel level falls below one-half tank.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, vehicle breakdowns, collisions, or student medical situations, including evacuating students safely when necessary and completing required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with students, parents, faculty, staff, and other members of the School community.
• Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and certification renewal courses.
• Complete daily vehicle inspection, maintenance, mileage, and transportation reports accurately and on time.
• Accurately check students in and maintain daily passenger manifest logs.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class B with School Bus cert

Passenger Endorsement

T-01 School Bus Driver Certificate

DOT Medical Certificate

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Clean driving record

Google Workspace proficiency

Student supervision

Route planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, CA is seeking part-time school bus and van drivers for immediate start. You will transport students to and from school, athletic events, field trips, and activities, following safety protocols and school policies.

Schedule varies and may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, field trips, and athletic events. Requires valid CA CDL Class B with School Bus Certificate and Passenger Endorsement, T-01 certificate, DOT medical, CPR, First Aid, and a