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BUS DRIVER/UTILITY WORKER: JOB DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, & Transportation or designee, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations along designated routes; assure safety of vehicle by performing daily safety inspections and cleaning duties; picks up and delivers food, equipment, materials, and supplies; performs general custodial work. Assists grounds and maintenance personnel; and other related duties as assigned.

Trainees working toward a school bus driver Certification may perform utility working tasks as directed while actively engaged in the BOUSD Bus Driver certificated training program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drive a school bus along designated routes; pick up and discharge students in accordance with established time lines; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students; report behavior issues to appropriate personnel; assure student understanding of bus rules.
• Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; check brakes, brake lights, doors and other equipment; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; maintain related records.
• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; clean windows, mirrors and bus interior and exterior; sweep and mop floors; dust furniture; perform minor repairs on seats and other bus equipment; utilize basic hand tools; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as required; assure students are safely fastened into their seats; utilize wheelchair lifts and tie-downs as necessary.
• Maintain various logs and records related to mileage and assigned activities; prepare routine student discipline reports as needed.
• Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Transport students and faculty on field trips or other special events as assigned; meet scheduled departure and arrival times.
• Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Pick up and deliver food, equipment, materials, supplies, and mail.
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment.
• Receive materials, equipment, and supplies, deliver purchase order items to storage areas and check merchandise received against the order.
• Perform general custodial work, including securing access at any district property.
• Move, arrange, and set up furniture and equipment.
• May assist grounds and maintenance personnel with tasks that may require the use of power tools.
• Trainees will perform required tasks and engage in necessary training to obtain a Bus Driver Certification, Class I and Class II

QUALIFICATONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years’ experience driving a motor vehicle with one year driving a public bus.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe and defensive driving practices.
• Proper operation of school buses.
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic first aid procedures.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
• Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline.
• Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Learn and follow designated routes.
• Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Administer first aid.
• Administer appropriate assistance in loading and unloading students with special needs.
• Maintain routine records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others
• Pass Federal mandatory drug and alcohol tests.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Obtain and maintain Class I and Class II Bus Driver license.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Class A or B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate or the ability to obtain C Level or Class I and Class II within the probationary period.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Must pass DOT Drug and Alcohol Pre-Employment screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• School bus and outdoor environment.
• Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
• Climbing ladders or steps.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
• Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.
• Lifting moderately heavy children or objects as assigned by the position.
• Persons performing in this classification will exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

HAZARDS:

• Traffic hazards.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
• Fumes from chemical cleansers and bus operation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Individuals holding this position may perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work
• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brea, CA 92821: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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