Trainee - Bus Driver/Utility Worker

About the Employer

Mission Statement: We are a devoted educational community that develops our students to become local and global influencers through dynamic learning experiences.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Administrative Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, & Transportation and guidance/supervision of the State Certified Instructor/Transportation and Operations Manager, complete classroom and behind the wheel training requirements for the purpose acquiring the necessary skills to prepare and apply for the Special Drivers Certificate and test with the California Highway Patrol. This position will prepare incumbents to promote to a Bus Driver or Bus Driver/Utility Worker. Trainees will receive instruction and learn to drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations; assure safety of vehicles by performing daily safety inspections and cleaning duties. Assists grounds and maintenance personnel; performs general custodial work and other related duties as assigned. Trainees must complete all prerequisite training within the first three months of employment. Upon successful completion and attainment of certification, trainees will be eligible to be promoted to a probationary Bus Driver or Bus Driver/Utility Worker position.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * High school diploma or equivalent;

• Three years' experience driving a motor vehicle; and

• Safe driving record LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * DMV 10 year driving history (formerly known as H-6 report) or K-4 printout dated within 30 days of the application demonstrating a clean driving record;

• Possess a valid and appropriate Class A, B or C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License;

• Pass DOT Drug and Alcohol Pre-Employment screening and participate in the Federal Drug Program

• Must be able to attend class everyday for the entire course;

• Be eligible to obtain obtain the following within the first three (3) months of employment:

• Valid Class A or B Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation, "S", and air brake endorsements;

• Valid California Special Driver's Certificate;

• Valid Medical Certificate (formerly known as a DL-51); and a

• Valid First Aid certificate DOCUMENTS & MATERIALS REQUIRED

Please provide a complete and updated application including past work history and contact information for professional references, resume and DMV Printout. If available, a letter of introduction and professional letters of recommendation are recommended.

• DMV Printout (K-4 (Formerly H-6; Internet copy can be obtained at https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/))

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation dated within the last two years.)

• Proof of HS Graduation

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Work Schedule: 7.0 hours per day, 5.0 days per week, 9.5 months per year Sick leave and vacation are earned on a prorated basis at a rate of one day per month. A District insurance policy for hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, and life is offered. School employees must join the State School Employees Retirement System. California School Employees Association Agreement (CSEA), Article VI, 6.1.3 states: "Voluntary transfer/promotion requests by an employee for any opening shall be given prior consideration over a new employee. Article VI, 6.3.2 states: "When a new position is created or an existing position becomes vacant, the District shall first offer the opportunity to transfer or to seek promotion to bargaining unit employees." This School District/County Office does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, religious creed, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its education program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application been made.

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