School Bus Driver

Wonderful College Prep Academy•Delano/ Lost Hills, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful College Prep Academy is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and on special trips. The journey-level driver operates a school bus over designated routes and follows established schedules, procedures, and regulations. The role requires independent judgment in applying instructions to routine situations and in handling student behavior and interactions with parents and the public with tact, patience, and firmness. The driver may transport students with special learning needs or physical or mental challenges and may receive assistance from a supervisor or qualified staff by two-way radio in emergencies or unusual situations. The position also includes campus supervision during non-transporting hours. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday, 5:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The position is based in Delano and Lost Hills, California, and pays $30.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid California Class B Driver’s License with P and S endorsements and air brake endorsement.
Valid California Special School Bus Driver Certificate.
Valid American Red Cross First Aid AED Certificate.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid D.O.T. bus driver’s Medical Certificate.
Ability to read and write sufficiently to perform the duties, including understanding applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to school bus driving skills and safety requirements, and 20 hours of behind-the-wheel school bus instruction.
Thorough knowledge of safe bus driving practices and bus operation and safety.
Understanding of applicable State laws, rules, regulations, and Education Code sections related to school bus operations and pupil transportation.
Knowledge of how to apply first aid practices.
Effective communication skills and ability to communicate with peers, students, parents, and members of the public.
Ability to perform the position’s duties with minimal supervision and drive safely and efficiently while keeping to established schedules.
Ability to maintain order among students while driving and at bus stops.
Ability to recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Ability to keep the assigned vehicle clean and in safe operating condition.
Ability to learn the designated bus route, including stops and traffic hazards.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to maintain required records.
Arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive a bus; visual acuity including depth perception; and hearing sufficient to monitor traffic, road conditions, and children.
Dependability and a friendly, pleasant manner when greeting students.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus over designated routes and schedules, picking up and discharging students.
Escort students across streets and roadways when necessary, stopping traffic as needed.
Transport students and teachers on field trips and other special trips, meeting scheduled departure and arrival times.
Inspect the bus before operation for safety; clean windshields and headlights.
Clean the interior and exterior of buses as needed, including removing debris, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning upholstery.
Service the bus with fuel and oil.
Maintain appropriate student behavior on the bus and at bus stops, following District policies for student control and interactions with parents and the public.
Report problems, equipment malfunctions, and incidents affecting student safety.
Provide first aid or emergency assistance to students when needed.
Maintain trip records and file accident reports.
Attend scheduled safety meetings and safety programs.
Operate wheelchair ramps and lifts and properly secure wheelchairs inside the bus.
Complete records required by State and District laws and policies.
Work onsite as campus supervision during non-transporting hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.