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Job Title: BUS DRIVER
Salary: $15.63 - $19.95 Hourly
Job Type: PERMANENT, VARIES (BASED ON ASSIGNMENT)
Location: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, California
 
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Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
 
Under general supervision, drive a school bus or van over a prescribed route within an established time schedule; transport students to and from school, athletic events and on special event trips; and perform related duties as assigned.
 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
1. Drives a school van or bus over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule. E
2. Transports students to and from school, athletic events and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops. E
3. Transports disabled students and preschool-aged children to and from school and field trips; loads and unloads students safely at designated stops. E
4. Stops traffic and escorts children across streets. E
5. Maintains vehicles in a clean and orderly condition; inspects and reports mechanical defects or malfunctions; washes, sweeps, cleans and refuels vehicles. E
6. Maintains appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment; contact others concerning transportation problems and concerns. E
7. Operates wheelchair lift, loads and secures wheelchairs and other assistive devices on bus; assists passengers with carry-on items, seat belts and secure car seats. E
8. Completes the daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time. E
9. Communicates with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed. E
10. Administers first aid as necessary.
11. Performs custodial or clerical work as assigned.
12. Performs related duties as assigned.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications of personnel so classified.
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Experience: Six (6) months of experience in the operation of a school bus in the United States. Experience in the state of California is preferred.

Education: Educational attainment equivalent to a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

Job Related Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Safe driving practices and techniques.
• Basic first aid procedures and methods.
• General geography of Santa Monica and Malibu.
• Safety and maintenance requirements of bus equipment.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.

Ability to:
• Drive a school bus along designated routes safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with elementary and secondary school students.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Be flexible.
 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Valid California Class A or B driver's license with passenger endorsement; Special Driver's Certificate for a School Bus; restriction 0,1,6, or any combination. Note: A First Aid Certificate is required if restriction 6 is listed. A current medical examination certificate (as required by DMV); incumbents are required to maintain a sufficient number of training hours as prescribed by law; and a current H6 DMV print out must be presented prior to hire.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
The selection process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment.

The examination process may consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test, a Performance Test, a Technical Oral Interview and/or a Qualifications Appraisal Interview.


The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

 



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