BUS DRIVER (SUBSTITUTE)
Lynwood Unified School District, Lynwood, CA, United States
Bus Driver
The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from field trips; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to designated administrator.
Essential duties include advising students and other passengers of appropriate behavior as needed for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety. Checking vehicle documentation is accurate and current (e.g. insurance card, vehicle registration, CHP Certification, accident report kit, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring information is accurate and current and compliance with state guideline and information required by law. Cleaning assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior as needed (e.g. dusts dashboard, cleans windows, sweeps and mops, sanitizes bus, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle. Conducting emergency evacuation drills annually at school sites for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with requirements. Driving vans and maintenance vehicles to and from shop/dealership for the purpose of supporting transportation department functions. Driving school bus/s for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner. Inspecting emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguisher, first aid kit, stop sign, triangle reflector, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring quality of work standards are met and identifying preventive maintenance requirements. Monitoring students during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all students and staff. Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, brake system, lighting systems, seat belts, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines. Preparing reports (e.g. bus inspections, field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities; providing written reference; conveying information; and/or complying with established guidelines. Responding to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
Marginal functions include performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Education and experience: Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field. Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.
Licenses and other requirements: California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. California School Bus Driver Certificate. School Bus Driver Medical Certificate. First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Incumbents must have an acceptable driving record and must qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.
The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from field trips; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to designated administrator.
Essential duties include advising students and other passengers of appropriate behavior as needed for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety. Checking vehicle documentation is accurate and current (e.g. insurance card, vehicle registration, CHP Certification, accident report kit, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring information is accurate and current and compliance with state guideline and information required by law. Cleaning assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior as needed (e.g. dusts dashboard, cleans windows, sweeps and mops, sanitizes bus, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle. Conducting emergency evacuation drills annually at school sites for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with requirements. Driving vans and maintenance vehicles to and from shop/dealership for the purpose of supporting transportation department functions. Driving school bus/s for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner. Inspecting emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguisher, first aid kit, stop sign, triangle reflector, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring quality of work standards are met and identifying preventive maintenance requirements. Monitoring students during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all students and staff. Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, brake system, lighting systems, seat belts, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines. Preparing reports (e.g. bus inspections, field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities; providing written reference; conveying information; and/or complying with established guidelines. Responding to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
Marginal functions include performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Education and experience: Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field. Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.
Licenses and other requirements: California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. California School Bus Driver Certificate. School Bus Driver Medical Certificate. First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Incumbents must have an acceptable driving record and must qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.