BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Bus Driver
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
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BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Berkeley Unified School District
BASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform daily pre-trip safety inspections and assist in general cleaning of school buses. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Drive a school bus on designated routes; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; 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 policies related to disciplining students; communicate effectively with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed. Perform required daily safety inspections of buses; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required. Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed. Maintain bus in a clean and safe operating condition. Transport students, and designated adults on school routes or school related activity trips; adhere to scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned. Assist students as needed in boarding, buckling, and loading, securing and unloading students in wheelchairs as assigned; operate a wheelchair lift as assigned. Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications. Communicate with Transportation Operations Staff and Maintenance Shop on a daily basis regarding safety concerns, safety of school bus stops and the mechanical condition of the buses. Be available to respond to emergency or natural disaster situations when there is an urgent need to transport students, designated adults, victims, or others as needed. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, California Highway Patrol Regulations, and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students. ABILITY TO: Drive a school bus safely and efficiently; communicate about mechanical issues and defects verbally and in writing; perform daily pre-trip safety inspections; and assist in general cleaning of school buses. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements; Valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for school bus drivers; Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate; Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate. WORKING CONDITIONS: School bus and outdoor environment; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; evening or variable hours; exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.
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School Bus Driver
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BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Berkeley Unified School District
BASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform daily pre-trip safety inspections and assist in general cleaning of school buses. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Drive a school bus on designated routes; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; 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 policies related to disciplining students; communicate effectively with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed. Perform required daily safety inspections of buses; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required. Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed. Maintain bus in a clean and safe operating condition. Transport students, and designated adults on school routes or school related activity trips; adhere to scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned. Assist students as needed in boarding, buckling, and loading, securing and unloading students in wheelchairs as assigned; operate a wheelchair lift as assigned. Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications. Communicate with Transportation Operations Staff and Maintenance Shop on a daily basis regarding safety concerns, safety of school bus stops and the mechanical condition of the buses. Be available to respond to emergency or natural disaster situations when there is an urgent need to transport students, designated adults, victims, or others as needed. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, California Highway Patrol Regulations, and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students. ABILITY TO: Drive a school bus safely and efficiently; communicate about mechanical issues and defects verbally and in writing; perform daily pre-trip safety inspections; and assist in general cleaning of school buses. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements; Valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for school bus drivers; Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate; Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate. WORKING CONDITIONS: School bus and outdoor environment; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; evening or variable hours; exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.
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