Transportation Driver

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxnard School District is seeking a Transportation Driver to operate a District van and transport general education and special needs students to school and on field trips.

You will load and secure passengers, follow routes and schedules, monitor communication with the dispatcher, and maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Candidates should have a valid California driver's license, a good driving record, and a current first aid certificate; prior experience with school buses is desirable.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle with a continuous good driving record.
• Experience driving a passenger van and working with school-age children is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver License.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate is required during the probationary period.
• Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.
• All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

Responsibilities

• Drives passenger van or other District vehicle over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; transports students, teachers, and other adults on field trips and to other events/locations as assigned.
• Loads and unloads students in a safe and appropriate manner; ensures students are properly secured using seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, and wheelchair clamps as appropriate.
• Maintains order and appropriate behavior among students on buses; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents, teachers, administrators, and the public.
• Monitors two-way radio and receives information regarding road and traffic conditions, changes in route assignments, transfers, or time schedules and maintains communication with dispatcher.
• Adheres to emergency procedures such as accident reporting and equipment malfunctions.
• Oversees evacuations of students during emergency situations; performs emergency assistance as needed including first aid and evacuating all passengers in the quickest and safest way possible.
• Assists in the routine maintenance of District vehicles as assigned; ensures vehicles are in safe operating condition prior to daily operation; reports any vehicle malfunctions to District mechanic.
• Cleans exterior and interior of District vehicles including picking up debris, vacuuming, wiping upholstery, dusting dashboard, washing the exterior, and cleaning windshields, windows, and headlights.
• Communicates with students, teachers, the Director of Transportation Services, and parents regarding special needs for students, transportation schedules, and other related matters.
• Provides basic medical care and administers first aid to students as authorized and according to established District procedures and policies; contacts emergency personnel as necessary.
• Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork concerning vehicle maintenance and needed repairs, miles driven, etc.; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports.

Skills

Safe driving

Student supervision

Communication with staff/parents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Driver position, 8 hours per day, 197 workdays per year

Currently testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year. Immediate need for substitute employees will be hired from this recruitment as applications are submitted.

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, operates a District van or other vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation of general education students and students with special needs to school, home, and on special trips following designated routes in accordance with time schedules; assists in the loading, unloading, and securing of students; ensures assigned vehicles are clean and in safe operating condition; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Drives passenger van or other District vehicle over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; transports students, teachers, and other adults on field trips and to other events/locations as assigned;
• Loads and unloads students in a safe and appropriate manner; ensures students are properly secured using seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, and wheelchair clamps as appropriate;
• Maintains order and appropriate behavior among students on buses; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents, teachers, administrators, and the public;
• Monitors two-way radio and receives information regarding road and traffic conditions, changes in route assignments, transfers, or time schedules and maintains communication with dispatcher;
• Adheres to emergency procedures such as accident reporting and equipment malfunctions;
• Oversees evacuations of students during emergency situations; performs emergency assistance as needed including first aid and evacuating all passengers in the quickest and safest way possible;
• Assists in the routine maintenance of District vehicles as assigned; ensures vehicles are in safe operating condition prior to daily operation; reports any vehicle malfunctions to District mechanic;
• Cleans exterior and interior of District vehicles including picking up debris, vacuuming, wiping upholstery, dusting dashboard, washing the exterior, and cleaning windshields, windows, and headlights;
• Communicates with students, teachers, the Director of Transportation Services, and parents regarding special needs for students, transportation schedules, and other related matters;
• Provides basic medical care and administers first aid to students as authorized and according to established District procedures and policies; contacts emergency personnel as necessary;
• Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork concerning vehicle maintenance and needed repairs, miles driven, etc.; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports;

Other Related Duties

• Attends scheduled safety and other related meetings as required;
• May perform clerical duties such as data input and data processing as needed;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable.

Experience

Five years of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle with a continuous good driving record. Experience driving a passenger van and working with school-age children is highly desirable.

Special

Possession of a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver License.

Possession of a valid first aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate is required during the probationary period.

Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.

All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

This classification has been designated as safety-sensitive in accordance with the drug and alcohol testing requirements adopted by the District pursuant to Board Policy. This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Oxnard School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any programs or activities based on ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, national origin, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints:

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator/Equity Compliance Officer, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.