Bus Driver

 RECRUITMENT DETAILS:

RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING WHEN SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023.

• The anticipated openings are 30 hours per week, 184 days per year.
• The recruitment will be run as Open, meaning it is a competitive examination open to all interested and qualified applicants, not restricted to District employees. This will result in the creation of one ranked eligibility list for all successful candidates.
• Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Commercial Class A or Commercial Class B California driver's licenses
• California School Bus Driver Certificate with a minimum of Type 1 bus with automatic transmission with air brake endorsement
• Medical Examination Report approved by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Valid California Department of Education's Training Certificate, Form T-01
• Valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency
• All required certificates and license must be kept current.
• Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Safe and defensive driving practices
• Proper operation of automatic transmission school vans and buses of various sizes.
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
• First Aid procedures; basic math skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

ABILITY TO: 

• Drive automatic transmission school vans and buses of various sizes safely and efficiently; maintain safe discipline level among passengers
• Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Learn and follow designated routes and time schedules
• Read and interpret maps
• Maintain bus or van in clean and proper working condition
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance
• Administer first aid to ill or injured children.
• Maintain routine records.
• Add and subtract quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
• Work within strict time lines and stressful situations.
• Be motivated to excel, be participative and energetic

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Transportation Services Supervisor, operate a school bus or van to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Drive a school bus or van along a designated route, picking up and discharging students in accordance with time schedules E
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students. E
• Conduct daily safety inspection of bus or van, inspecting the interior, exterior and engine of the vehicle. E
• Maintain bus or van in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean and wax vehicles; refuel, service and prepare vehicle for operation. E
• Assist handicapped students to board or leave bus or van safely; assist students in wheelchairs by pushing chairs onto ramp, operating lift and securing wheelchairs inside van; determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines. E
• Instruct children in various aspects of passenger and pedestrian safety. E
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to vehicle operation and condition. E
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations. E
• Attend safety meetings and driver's skills improvement sessions as required. E
• Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required. E
• Administer first aid to passengers as needed. E
• Assist in training new drivers according to established guidelines as directed.
• Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or to athletic events, meeting scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.
• Assist in transportation office with various clerical duties and in other areas of Transportation Services as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023.PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Sitting for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds; pushing or pulling children in wheelchairs; and hearing and speaking to exchange information.

HAZARDS:
Exposure to driving a school bus during adverse weather and traffic conditions, fumes, communicable disease and abusive or uncooperative individuals.

Salary : $4,559 - $5,541