APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a variety of school buses over designated routes to transport students, including students with special needs, to and from school and school-related activities; prepare and maintain records and reports related to bus operation and student behavior as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Operate a variety of school buses over designated routes to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. (E1)
• Maintain discipline and safety on the bus. (E1)
• Maintain vehicle operation records such as number of passengers carried, miles traveled and fuel used. (E1)
• Transport community groups for trips and special events. (E2)
• Inspect vehicles for safety and report defects and need for repairs. (E2)
• Prepare reports related to bus operation and student behavior and distribute as appropriate; maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle. (E3)
• Communicate with school staff and parents regarding student behavior.
• Assist students on and off the bus as necessary.
• Report emergencies by radio and administer first aid as needed.
• Transport sick or injured students home when other school personnel are not available.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A.            Graduation from High School or equivalent.

B.            One year (1) experience in the operation of a school bus or other large motor vehicle preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
• Valid First Aid Certification or CHP Equivalent
• Valid CPR Certification or CHP Equivalent
• A valid California Class B Driver’s License.
• School Bus Drivers’ Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
• Current DL51 Medical Card issued by a licensed Physcian or Occupational Specialist.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe school bus driving practices and techniques.
• California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code Applicable to the operation of school buses.
• Effective communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Train students how to ride a bus safely.
• Operate a variety of District school buses, including vans, safely and efficiently.
• Maintain order of passengers.
• Operate prescribed bus route.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Perform prescribed safety checks.
• First aid procedures.
• Maintain vehicle records.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Remain calm in a variety of situations.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Sitting or bending at the waist.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to read and compose written materials.
• Operating a school bus for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds. 

ENVIRONMENT:

• Transportation area and/or school bus operation environment.
• Subject to demanding time lines and constant interruptions.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather and loud noise conditions.
• Uses a vehicle and occasionally works evenings or weekends.

HAZARDS:

• Exposure to diesel and exhaust fumes.
• Sitting for an extended period of time.
• Exposure to abusive or uncooperative individuals.