School Bus Driver — Safe, On-Time Transport & Field Trips

Francis-Parker-School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TIAA retirement benefits

Full medical/dental coverage

Job summary

Parker is seeking a dependable school bus driver to transport students safely to and from campus, field trips, and events from its Mission Hills and Linda Vista campuses. You will perform pre-trip checks, follow routes, and maintain discipline and safety on board.

Required are a California Class B CDL with School Bus Certification, clean driving record, and 21+ years old; prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• California Driver’s License required.
• Commercial (Class B) Driver’s License with School Bus Certification and Passenger Endorsement.
• Minimum one-year experience driving a school bus strongly preferred.
• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years.
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in the last 5 years).
• Ability to carry out the assigned route on time.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to ensure the safety of all students, including watching traffic and people carefully to ensure the safety of children getting on and off the bus and assisting students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Keep order and safety on the school bus
• Understand and enforce the school system’s rules regarding student conduct and report disciplinary problems to the Director of Transportation
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times, including keeping the bus clean and free of debris
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the bus (as prescribed by law) before leaving the yard, including: checking the braking systems; all belts, hoses & clamps, fluid levels; all lighting systems; suspension, leaf springs & shaft guards; seats tight & secure; tires; heating & cooling systems
• Obey all traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
• Map directions to extra trips
• Evacuate students from all exits, including windows, doors, and roof vents
• Take appropriate action during a vehicle breakdown or collision (securing bus, attending to injured students, preparing accident reports, etc.)
• Converse with parents in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain a given route schedule
• Maintain a clean bus
• Maintain proper fuel levels

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safe driving

Ability to work with children

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

California Driver’s License

Class B CDL with School Bus Certification and Passenger Endorsement

Job description

Parker is seeking a dependable school bus driver to transport students safely to and from campus, field trips, and events from its Mission Hills and Linda Vista campuses. You will perform pre-trip checks, follow routes, and maintain discipline and safety on board.

Required are a California Class B CDL with School Bus Certification, clean driving record, and 21+ years old; prior experience with children is preferred.