BUS DRIVER
Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES
· Drive a school bus or District vehicle transporting students and faculty as authorized over a designated route according to an established time schedule;
· Transport students on field trips, special educational trips, and to athletic events selecting the best routes;
· Maintain discipline of students while on bus;
· Clean interior and exterior of bus;
· Service bus with fuel, oil, and water;
· Inspect vehicles daily for proper maintenance and safety, such as tire conditions, air brakes, fire extinguisher, First Aid equipment, emergency exit door operation, and all internal and external lights;
· Complete required inspection reports prior to operation of the vehicle; and
· Prepare statistical reports on daily student loads, miles, type of trip, date, and standby time.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of California laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students;
· Knowledge of safe driving practices;
· Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently;
· Ability to maintain discipline of students while on bus;
· Ability to administer First Aid/CPR;
· Ability to keep simple records; and
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform bus driver duties. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of a formal classroom and behind-the-wheel training program approved by the California Highway Patrol for the operation of a school bus.
· Graduation from High School.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
· Possession of a valid State of California Class B-P Driver’s License;
· Possession of a valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver’s Certificate;
· Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate;
· Possession of a valid Medical Certificate; and
· Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.