PartTime Bus Driver

Delaware Valley School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley School District is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver to transport students and staff safely to and from school, field trips, and activities.

Under supervision, you will drive designated routes, perform pre-trip inspections, maintain records, and follow district safety procedures. A valid CDL-B with P and school bus endorsement is preferred, and a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws and road signs.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes and field trips.
• Inspects bus daily and maintains cleanliness and safety.
• Ensures students are supervised and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintains records and reports as required.
• Participates in trainings and complete required employment forms.

Skills

Traffic laws

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: School Bus Driver

Under the general supervision of the Director of Support Services, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips. This is a part time position.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement (preferred).

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

An Act 34 Criminal History Clearance Report, an Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance Report, a FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report and a pre-employment drug test are necessary, along with all other required employment forms.

The rate of pay is $21.02 per hour.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the classified negotiated contract.

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