School Bus Driver

Gilroy Unified School District•Gilroy, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Basic Functions: To transport students to and from school and school activities within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the students while passengers in the school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting an established bus schedule.

Requirements

Copy of valid California Class B Driver’s License
Copy of a California State School Bus Driver’s Certificate
Copy of online DMV printout (3 year driving record obtained from DMV)
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Class B Driver’s License
Possession of a California State School Bus Driver’s Certificate
Possession of a safe driving record that is in compliance with the restrictions set forth by the California Vehicle Code
Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles transporting school children
Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of safe driving practices
Ability to read and write at a level sufficient to perform the required duties
Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to State regulations
Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Responsibilities

Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed route(s) in accordance with the time schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops
Escorts and assists students on and off vehicle and across streets when necessary
Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy, instructs students on safely regulations and policies related to passenger conduct
Conducts pre-trip inspection of assigned vehicle daily, noting fluid levels and report needed mechanical repairs when necessary
Evacuates vehicle in safe and timely manner when necessary and conducts periodic drills for same as required by law, completing necessary reports upon request
Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operation condition, including but not limited to sweeping the interior and washing the exterior
Maintains accurate records including student counts and route cards as required
Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, training updates, etc. as required
Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
Prepares a variety of routing reports regarding student transportation functions
Maintains required mileage and other logs as required
Performs related duties consistent with job description