Transportation Driver

Description

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Current Vacancy:

1 - Transportation Driver position for 5.5 hours per day, 197 workdays per year

Currently testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year. Immediate need for substitute employees will be hired from this recruitment as applications are submitted.

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, operates a District van or other vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation of general education students and students with special needs to school, home, and on special trips following designated routes in accordance with time schedules; assists in the loading, unloading, and securing of students; ensures assigned vehicles are clean and in safe operating condition; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties

• Drives passenger van or other District vehicle over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; transports students, teachers, and other adults on field trips and to other events/locations as assigned;

• Loads and unloads students in a safe and appropriate manner; ensures students are properly secured using seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, and wheelchair clamps as appropriate;

• Maintains order and appropriate behavior among students on buses; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents, teachers, administrators, and the public;

• Monitors two-way radio and receives information regarding road and traffic conditions, changes in route assignments, transfers, or time schedules and maintains communication with dispatcher;

• Adheres to emergency procedures such as accident reporting and equipment malfunctions;

• Oversees evacuations of students during emergency situations; performs emergency assistance as needed including first aid and evacuating all passengers in the quickest and safest way possible;

• Assists in the routine maintenance of District vehicles as assigned; ensures vehicles are in safe operating condition prior to daily operation; reports any vehicle malfunctions to District mechanic;

• Cleans exterior and interior of District vehicles including picking up debris, vacuuming, wiping upholstery, dusting dashboard, washing the exterior, and cleaning windshields, windows, and headlights;

• Communicates with students, teachers, the Director of Transportation Services, and parents regarding special needs for students, transportation schedules, and other related matters;

• Provides basic medical care and administers first aid to students as authorized and according to established District procedures and policies; contacts emergency personnel as necessary;

• Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork concerning vehicle maintenance and needed repairs, miles driven, etc.; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports;

Other Related Duties

• Attends scheduled safety and other related meetings as required;

• May perform clerical duties such as data input and data processing as needed;

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Employment Standards

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable.

Experience: Five years of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle with a continuous good driving record. Experience driving a passenger van and working with school-age children is highly desirable.

Special: Possession of a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver License.

Possession of a valid first aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate is required during the probationary period.

Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.

All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

This classification has been designated as safety-sensitive in accordance with the drug and alcohol testing requirements adopted by the District pursuant to Board Policy.

Supplemental Information

This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

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Transportation Driver