School Bus Driver

Thewonderfulcompany; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy in California seeks a School Bus Driver II to transport students along designated routes under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager. The role requires maintaining safety, discipline, and orderly behavior aboard the bus.

The position involves field trips, pre-trip inspections, and occasional campus supervision during non-transport hours. Candidates must hold a California Class B license with P/S and air brake endorsements, and relevant certificates.

Qualifications

• Requires valid California Class B license with P and S endorsements and air brake
• Must hold California Special School Bus Driver Certificate
• American Red Cross First Aid AED Certificate
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Certificate
• High school diploma required

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on designated routes to transport students and staff.
• Escort students safely across streets and manage bus stops.
• Transport students and teachers on field trips as scheduled.
• Pre-trip bus inspections; keep interior/exterior clean and fueled.
• Report safety concerns and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain trip records and safety documentation.
• Attend scheduled safety meetings and programs.
• Operate wheelchair ramps and secure wheelchairs as needed.
• Provide campus supervision during non-transport hours.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Student management

Route planning

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CA Class B License

P Endorsement

S Endorsement

Air Brake Endorsement

First Aid AED

Special School Bus Certificate

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

The role Under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager, School Bus Driver is a journey level driver who drives a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and on special trips. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of Transportation. This position requires the performance of manual and routine tasks, which are governed by well-established or well-known procedures and regulations. Will exercise independent judgment when applying specific instructions and established methods to well-defined situations, particularly in human relations challenges where there is a requirement to exercise tact, patience and firmness to maintain order and safety of students both on the bus and at bus stops, and to interact with parents and the public. May or may not be required to transport students with special learning needs, physical and/or mental challenges. A School Bus Driver II is a journey level position driver at Wonderful College Prep Academy and is eligible for all trip assignments including out of town and local trips. A School Bus Driver II has immediate access to assistance from the Supervisor or other qualified staff through two-way radio for emergency or unusual situations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drives a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Escorts students across streets and roadways when necessary, stopping traffic as needed.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations making departure and arrival times as scheduled.
• Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes. Cleans windshields and headlights. Cleans interior and exterior of buses as needed, including, but not limited to, picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, and wiping and cleaning upholstery. Services bus with fuel and oil.
• Maintains appropriate behavior among students on bus and while the bus is parked at bus stops. Follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents and the public.
• Reports problems or equipment malfunctions. Reports incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Performs first aid or emergency assistance. Maintains records of all trips. Files accident reports.
• Attends scheduled safety meetings and safety programs.
• Operates wheelchair ramp and lift. Safely and properly secures wheelchairs inside the bus.
• Completes accurate records as required by State and District laws and policies.
• Required to works onsite as campus supervision for school during non-transporting hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday Morning: 5:00 am -10:00 am
• Monday-Thursday Afternoon: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Friday Morning: 5:00 am - 10:00 am
• Friday Afternoon: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pay: $30.00/Hour.

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Requires: valid California Class "B" Driver's License with "P" endorsement and "S" endorsement and air brake endorsement
• Valid California Special School Bus Driver Certificate
• Valid American Red Cross First Aid AED Certificate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid D.O.T bus driver's Medical Certificate.
• Ability to read and write sufficiently to perform all the duties of the position including understanding applicable laws, regulations and codes required.
• Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus and successful completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus required.

Skills, Knowledge:

• Requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of safe bus driving practices.
• Requires a thorough understanding of bus operation and safety sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
• Must have a thorough understanding of State laws, rules and regulations and Education Code sections pertaining to school bus operations and pupil transportation.
• Must know and understand how to apply first aid practices.
• Requires effective communication skills.
• Requires the ability to perform all the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to drive a school bus safely and efficiently while keeping to well established schedules.
• Requires the ability to maintain order among students, both while driving and at bus stops.
• Must be able to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action.
• Requires the ability to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
• Must administer first aid to ill or injured students.
• Must learn designated bus route, including stops and traffic hazards.
• Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis and to sit for prolonged periods of time. Requires the ability to maintain required records.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with peers, students, parents, and members of the public.
• Requires arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive bus.
• Requires visual acuity including depth perception.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods o