Dispatcher/Bus Driver

Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of " Dispatcher/Bus Driver " is done for the purpose/s of coordinating assignment of school buses and drivers for established routes and activity trips in the transport of students; to assist in routing and scheduling and maintain a variety of departmental records. Essential Job Functions: Assists in planning school bus routes and schedules and in the assignment of drivers and equipment. Operates dispatching unit for assignment of drivers on regular and/or special routes. Maintains accurate records of school bus stops, use of buses, work periods for drivers and vehicle operations. Acts as information source to public, school personnel and other interested parties regarding busing policies, procedures, routes, schedules and other activities. Receives accident reports and assists in follow-up requirements (e.g. contacting local police agencies, CHP, medical personnel, back-up buses and/or drivers, etc.). Coordinates bus driver substitute placement operations. Performs standard bus driving duties as required. Other Job Functions: Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: Experience Required:Minimum three (3) years of successful experience as School Bus Driver and possession of a safe driving record that is in compliance with the restrictions set forth by the California Vehicle Code. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to operate school buses and vans in a safe manner, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules and meet deadlines, plan and organize activities, administer first aid. Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements and driving codes. Abilities to schedule and utilize equipment and personnel in the operation of Transportation Fleet, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently, maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required and safely operate a school bus. Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Class II Driver's License, and evidence of insurability, School Bus Driver's Certificate, Medical Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, and negative TB test results.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement:I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.REQUIRED ATTACHMENT: School Bus Driver's CertificateREQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy.Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application.You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications: Exp
erience Required: Minimum three (3) years of successful experience as a School Bus Driver and possession of a safe driving record that is in compliance with the restrictions set forth by the California Vehicle Code.Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to operate school buses and vans in a safe manner, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules and meet deadlines, plan and organize activities, administer first aid.Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements and driving codes. Abilities to schedule and utilize equipment and personnel in the operation of Transportation Fleet, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently, maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required and safely operate a school bus.Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.*Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Class II Driver's License, and evidence of insurability, School Bus Driver's Certificate, Medical Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, and negative TB test results.DISTRICT PROFICIENCY TEST: By invitation only, date to be determined.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT: School Bus Driver's Certificate REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience Required: Minimum three (3) years of successful experience as a School Bus Driver and possession of a safe driving record that is in compliance with the restrictions set forth by the California Vehicle Code. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to operate school buses and vans in a safe manner, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules and meet deadlines, plan and organize activities, administer first aid. Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements and driving codes. Abilities to schedule and utilize equipment and personnel in the operation of Transportation Fleet, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently, maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required and safely operate a school bus. Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. *Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Class II Driver's License, and evidence of insurability, School Bus Driver's Certificate, Medical Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, and negative TB test results. DISTRICT PROFICIENCY TEST: By invitation only, date to be determined.

Comments and Other Information

Comments and Other Information CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024. • A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy. • Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold). • Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting) • If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process. • Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy. NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. A maximum of six total internal and external candidates will be invited to interview. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position