Bus Driver / Other Duties - Substitute Paid Training Provided

Escalon Unified•Escalon, CA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Escalon Unified School District spans approximately 161 square miles and is located in southern San Joaquin County along the northern back of the Stanislaus River. The district was formed in 1967 from the unification of seven elementary districts and one secondary district. EUSD values our supportive community as well as productive collaboration amongst our professional staff which promotes effective teaching and improved student learning. With 3000 students and over 300 staff members, our eight school sites engage our student learners in a variety of ways including Dual Language Immersion, K-12 Home School, Career Technical Education programs such as Agriculture, Computer Programming and First Responders, Advanced Placement, K-12 music and much more. Escalon Unified School District strategically recruits, hires, develops, and retains the highest quality staff to ensure that all EUSD students learn at high levels. We encourage you to view our website and follow us on our Facebook page. JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Superintendent or designee, operates a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students of Escalon Unified School District; performs related work as required.

Requirements

District policies and procedures as they apply
Safe Driving Practices
Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school children
Work confidentially
See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Perform moderate physical exertion
Lift 50 pounds
Carry 25 pounds
Reach in all directions (physically)
Operate a school bus and other transportation vehicle in a safe and proper manner
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including maintaining order on the school bus
Meet schedules and deadlines
Keep and maintain records
Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
High School Diploma or GED required
One (1) year of general driving experience or six (6) months experience as a bus driver
First Aid Certificate required
Possession of a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate issued through examination by the California Highway Patrol. In order to obtain the Certificate, a candidate must first possess an appropriate California operator's license (Class 2), have passed a physical examination, been fingerprinted, and have fulfilled all other requirements, including a first aid and actual driving test, administered by the California Highway Patrol.
Ability to pass DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
Ability to pass pre and post-employment drug screening tests
Ability to pass the required first aid course
Valid California Driver's License and DMV clearance are required
Safe Driving Record
Ability to obtain and maintain a bus certification

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with assigned time schedules
Escorts children across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as necessary
Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations making departure and arrival times as scheduled
Service buses with gasoline, diesel fuel and oil
Check vehicles daily to maintain safe operating condition
Cleans windshields and headlights
Keep vehicles clean and neat
Advises on repairs needed
Attend scheduled meetings and safety programs
Maintain good order among students on the buses and encourages same while students are waiting at the bus stops, following District policies regarding disciplining of children and contact with parents and others
Report incidents which affect the safety of pupils; may make minor repairs to vehicles or performs, as directed
Other duties consistent with the general areas of responsibility surrounding the job description