CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

 

DEFINITION:  Under general supervision, operates a school vehicle in transporting children to and from school and on special trips; and performs related work as required.

 

Work Length:  5 hours daily / 25 hours a week split-shift

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Develops the most efficient route for transportation of assigned students
• Drives bus along route, stops and designated points to pick up or discharge students
• Maintains order and enforces rules
• Reports and cities for disciplinary action in cases of extreme or repeated unruliness
• Reports incidents
• Files accident reports when necessary
• Makes routine safety checks on vehicle
• Reports problems or equipment malfunctioning
• Maintains records of all trips
• Keeps bus clean

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Training and Experience:  None

 

Knowledge of:

• Motor vehicle regulations and special codes and regulations related to school buses
• Safe driving practices

 

Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others

 

Ability to:

• Maintain order under difficult circumstances
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Keep records 
• Maintain good public relations

 

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license
• Class A Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the California Highway

 

 

DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 8/81