Substitute Bus Driver

Nuview Union School District • Nuevo, CA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision to drive and attend to a school bus and transport students over designated routes in compliance with assigned schedules; and to do related work as required. In the position of Bus Driver the majority of driving is on assigned home to school bus routes and on a regularly scheduled basis. Inspects buses for mechanical and basic safety conformance prior to operation in accordance with written rules and regulations; drives buses over designated routes and ad hoc trips as authorized; supervises conduct of students being transported; picks up and discharges students; assists students on and off buses and escorts them across streets when necessary; maintains prescribed cleanliness levels to interior and exterior of the bus; prepares and completes required reports; performs other tasks as required to safely operate a bus in accordance with laws and district policies; administers first aid; performs other tasks/duties needed to complete core duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe driving practices
• Knowledge of basics of first aid
• Knowledge of provision of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportations of students
• Knowledge of meet the physical, mental and environmental demands of the position.
• Ability to drive a school bus and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to maintain order among students on a school bus
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the public
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe and healthful manner so as to not cause a risk to self and others.
• Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent
• Successful completion of the California Highway Patrol examination for school bus drivers
• One year of experience in the operation of a bus
• Must maintain knowledge of safe operation by attendance at assigned in-service training sessions/seminars.
• Valid California Class B Driver’s License
• Valid School Bus Driver Certificate
• MUST submit verification of completion of the twelfth grade through diploma, high school transcripts or GED certificate upon hire
• DMV driving record for past 5 years.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Inspects buses for mechanical and basic safety conformance prior to operation in accordance with written rules and regulations
• Drives buses over designated routes and ad hoc trips as authorized
• Supervises conduct of students being transported
• Picks up and discharges students
• Assists students on and off buses and escorts them across streets when necessary
• Maintains prescribed cleanliness levels to interior and exterior of the bus
• Prepares and completes required reports
• Administers first aid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED