School Bus Driver (Air Brake Qualified)

Hayward Unified School District • Hayward, CA

7d • 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 role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transportation, maintaining the bus in a safe operating condition, and adhering to all relevant regulations and laws. The position also requires effective communication with students, parents, and staff, as well as maintaining necessary records.

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.
• Ability to operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
• Ability to maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Ability to recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Ability to learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
• Ability to maintain routine records.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

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 maintains 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.

Benefits

• District healthcare plan contribution of up to $2,500 per year
• Cash in lieu of healthcare of up to $1,350 per year
• Dental coverage provided free of charge for employees working 20 hours per week or more
• CalPERS Retirement program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED