Bus Operator

San Joaquin Delta College • Stockton, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned manager, operate assigned buses and vehicles to transport students to and from athletic events and field trips; coordinate the mechanical maintenance and repair of college-owned buses and vehicles; and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code that apply to the operation of vehicles transporting passengers.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices including safe bus driving procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service skills.
• Ability to operate assigned buses and vehicles safely and effectively.
• Ability to coordinate and a variety of repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles.
• Ability to inspect assigned vehicles for safety.
• Ability to maintain a variety of files and records.
• Ability to recognize malfunctions in equipment and report them to campus mechanic for appropriate action.
• Ability to exhibit patience in challenging situations.
• Ability to assure that assigned vehicles are maintained in clean and safe operating condition.
• Ability to read and interpret area maps.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain physical conditioning for the safe operation of a bus; frequent to continuous sitting.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• One year of bus operation experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class B, California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, with passenger endorsement by the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Certificate, issued by the California Highway Patrol including a valid First Aid Certificate.
• Possession of an unrestricted State Department of Education Driver Instructor Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned buses or vehicles to transport students and staff safely to and from athletic events and field trips.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs; contact outside repair companies as needed.
• Inspect college vehicles prior to operation for safety purposes; clean windshields and headlights; clean the interior and exterior of college vehicles including picking up debris, sweeping floor and wiping upholstery; service college vehicles with fuel and oil.
• Inspect vehicles for compliance with state regulations including emissions; maintain all fuel and mileage inspection records for college vehicles; maintain daily inspection records for college vehicles.
• Maintain appropriate behavior among passengers on buses; follow College policies regarding student control and contact with the public.
• Maintain schedules of transportation needs for various College events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED