Substitute School Bus Driver (Air Brake Qualified)

Hayward Unified School District•Hayward, CA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Transportation Manager or other assigned administrator, operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students. This recruitment is for substitutes only. Applicants interested in permanent positions must reapply during recruitments posted for non-substitute positions.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate. (Type 1 Only)
Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Valid Medical Card
CPR and First Aid certificates.
DMV H6 Driving History Report

Nice To Haves

Air Brake Qualified

Responsibilities

Drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation; transports students to and from school, special events and field trips; observes legal and defensive driving practices.
Picks up and discharges students at established bus stops in a timely manner; escorts students across streets; reports incidents which affect the safety of students as necessary; enforces and maintain rules of conduct; reports cases of misconduct to appropriate personnel.
Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior and exterior; checks brakes, brake lights and doors; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel; assists mechanics with minor repair activities.
Maintains cleanliness of bus inside and out.
Transports students with disabilities to and from designated locations; assists with lifting and securing wheel chairs and car seats; assists in the loading and unloading of special education children as necessary; controls and communicates effectively to children with special needs.
Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepares student conduct, incident and accident reports; maintains student information.
Educates student on bus safety procedures including coordinating evacuation drills; communicates with parents, staff and students regarding various transportation or warehouse issues.
Utilizes two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
Performs related duties as assigned.