School Bus Driver

The Wonderful Company • Delano, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful College Prep Academy is hiring a journey-level School Bus Driver to transport students and teachers over designated routes and on special trips. The driver works under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager and Supervisor of Transportation, following established procedures and regulations while using independent judgment in well-defined situations. The role requires tact, patience, and firmness to maintain student order and safety on the bus and at stops, and to interact with parents and the public. The driver may transport students with special learning needs or physical and mental challenges. A School Bus Driver II is eligible for all trip assignments, including local and out-of-town trips, and can contact a supervisor or qualified staff by two-way radio for emergency or unusual situations.

The position also includes vehicle inspections and cleaning, basic bus servicing, student supervision during non-transporting hours, recordkeeping, and emergency response duties. The role is based at the Delano or Lost Hills campus and follows a split schedule with early morning and afternoon shifts Monday through Friday. Pay is $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 and AED certificates.
• 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, including recognizing problems and taking appropriate action.
• Thorough understanding of State laws, rules, regulations, and Education Code sections relating 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 the public.
• Ability to perform 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, and to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
• Ability to learn designated bus routes, stops, and traffic hazards.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and maintain required records.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and extended periods of time.
• Arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive a bus; visual acuity including depth perception; and hearing sufficient to notice traffic and road conditions and listen to children.
• Dependability and a friendly, pleasant attitude when greeting students.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus daily over designated routes and schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Escort students across streets and roadways when necessary and stop traffic as needed.
• Transport students and teachers on field trips, meeting scheduled departure and arrival times.
• Inspect the bus before operation for safety; clean the bus as needed and service it with fuel and oil.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior on the bus and at bus stops, and follow District policies for student control and contact with parents and the public.
• Report equipment problems or malfunctions and incidents affecting student safety.
• Provide first aid or emergency assistance and administer first aid to ill or injured students.
• Maintain records of trips and complete required records under State and District laws and policies; file accident reports.
• Attend scheduled safety meetings and programs.
• Operate wheelchair ramps and lifts and secure wheelchairs safely inside the bus.
• Perform onsite campus supervision during non-transporting hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage at no cost to the employee for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee for full-time staff.
• Vision insurance at no cost to the employee for full-time staff.
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee for full-time staff.
• Optional 403(b) with company match, in addition to the STRS retirement pension.
• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

What This Job Offers

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