Bus Driver-Route #31-Transportation Department #83696

Kings Canyon Unified School District•Reedley, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Bus Driver operates a school bus on designated routes to transport school children, performs general unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and performs other work as required. The role includes transporting students—including infants, wheelchair users, and students with special needs—and maintaining their safety and order on the bus. Drivers may also transport students and teachers on field trips and, during non-driving time if employed beyond actual driving hours, perform cleaning, delivery, servicing, repair, and general maintenance duties. The position requires safe operation of school buses and other district vehicles, familiarity with applicable laws, codes, and district policies, and the ability to complete required paperwork. Drivers must have training in mainstreaming students with special needs and maintain a drug- and alcohol-free standard while performing safety-sensitive functions. The posted schedule lists early-morning maintenance hours and split morning and afternoon route hours. Work may involve hours of darkness, loud noise, extreme temperatures, slippery surfaces, severe time constraints, and direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

Requirements

One year of experience operating a motor vehicle.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Driver’s License, Class A or B-P; the posting also lists CDL Class B PS.
Valid California Special Driver’s Certificate for School Bus.
Valid DL-51 Medical Examination Certificate.
Knowledge of safe driving practices, the 8-way amber/red light system, district vehicles, school bus operation, applicable vehicle codes and laws, and district policies.
Knowledge of hand tools used in basic bus maintenance and proper use of strobe and fog lights.
Ability to drive a school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently and maintain and renew certificate eligibility.
Ability to maintain order among children on a school bus and perform general maintenance work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; read and understand maps; and communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Ability to complete paperwork and perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to work in a friendly manner with coworkers, students, and parents and maintain a neat and clean appearance under district dress guidelines.
Ability to pass the State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation physical, and MDE Basic Training Programs.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive functions while meeting drug- and alcohol-free requirements under Title 49, Section 382, et seq.
Training in mainstreaming students with special needs.
Ability to work during hours of darkness when required.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus over designated routes according to established schedules, picking up and discharging students, including infants, wheelchair users, and students with special needs.
Escort children across streets, stop traffic as necessary, and escort pre-K through 12th-grade students according to district policy.
Transport children and teachers to various locations on field trips.
Maintain order among students on the bus in accordance with district policies concerning discipline and contact with parents and other local school patrons.
When employed beyond actual driving time, clean, sweep, and wash the bus.
Load, unload, and drive vehicles to deliver supplies and equipment.
Service buses and make minor repairs as required.
Assist mechanics, maintenance staff, and custodial workers with general maintenance and custodial work around school buildings and grounds.
Notify the appropriate personnel of bus maintenance due dates.
Complete required paperwork in compliance with state and federal regulations, California Energy Commission requirements, and logbook requirements for extended trips.
Perform safety-sensitive duties while maintaining compliance with drug- and alcohol-free standards under applicable federal regulations.