Bus Driver, Transportation Department - Baldwin Park, United States - Baldwin Park Unified School District

Description

About the Employer

MISSION
Ensure High Achievement for ALL Learners.

VISION
In a culture of high expectations and academic rigor and an environment of support, understanding, and emotional safety, all Baldwin Park Unified School District students will graduate with a valued and highly respected diploma, prepared with the relevant skills, knowledge, and personal attributes necessary for success in a university or other institution of higher education and/or any post-secondary options of their choice.

CORE VALUESLearning FIRST
Family: Collaboration, Community, Culture, Diversity
Integrity: Honesty, Respect, Transparency, Trustworthiness
Rigor: Achievement, Action, Risk-Taking, Solution-Driven
Service: Accountability, Advocacy, Dedication, Support
Thrive: Creativity, Passion, Positivity, Vision

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Under general supervision, drives a school bus over an assigned route in a safe and efficient manner in the transportation of students; drive trucks or other District vehicles; and to do related work as may be required. A major portion of the time of positions in this class is spent in driving a school bus, over designated routes according to established time schedules. Incumbents regularly carry out extensive daily safety and mechanical checks of their assigned vehicle and attend training and in-service programs to assure the highest level of safe driving practices, and supervise the conduct of students being transported. May also be assigned to such related support duties as cleaning and washing buses, assisting with basic office tasks, preparing routine clerical reports, and working with school personnel to resolve a variety of transportation related problems. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drive a school bus over designated routes according to established time schedules. Pick up and discharge pupils at designated stops. Escort pupils across streets when necessary. Supervise the conduct of pupils being transported following District policy. May transport pupils and teachers on various special event trips. Rinse, sweep, polish interiors, and perform regular daily safety checks on buses and report mechanical defects if any are noted. Keep simple records such as daily records of route miles traveled and pupils transported, and may make related reports in the Transportation Department office. Assist with general office work such as dispatch, filing of reports, and answering phones as needed. Refuel, check water, and oil levels, check tires, brakes, gauges, electrical systems, warning lights and buzzers, emergency fire extinguishes and flares, and emergency exits and doors. May suggest route changes and stops. Map route times, and take practice runs as necessary to become familiar with routes. Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. Report all accidents and complete required reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for a Bus Driver position. Under general supervision, the employee will drive a school bus over an assigned route in a safe and efficient
manner in the transportation of students, as well as drive trucks or other District vehicles.

For a full description of the classification, please review the job description.

Baldwin Park Unified School District offers an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and membership in the CalPERS retirement system).

Selection Process:
The selection process tentatively consists of the District application screening and Interviews.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience:
One (1) year of experience driving a bus or truck of at least 16,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Successful completion of an accredited course in school bus driver training can be substituted for six months of the experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License Class A or B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements. Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's authorized insurance carrier. Possession of a California School Bus Driver Certificate with no restrictions or Automatic Transmission Only restriction. Possession of a Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent or pass a test given by the California Highway Patrol.

SPECIAL NOTE
Effective January 1, 1995, all employees in these classifications are subject to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations for drug and alcohol testing as required by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

• Certificate Copy (Medical Card)
• Certification (California School Bus Driver Certificate with no restrictions or Automatic Transmission Only restriction )
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Standard Red Cross First Aide Certificate or pass a test given by CHP)
• DMV Printout (Driving Record)
• Driver's License Copy (Class A or B with Passenger and Air Break endorsements)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High school diploma or GED)

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. We reserve the right to reopen, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. Priority consideration will be given to internal candidates (District employees); however, external candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that all correspondences will be via email only, including, interview date and times, exam information, delays or cancellations of recruitments, and other important information as it relates to your application and recruitment process.

Failure to provide correct contact information, including not properly filling out the sections of the application and incomplete application package will result in disqualification for this recruitment.

NOTE: A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online application.

To be considered for the position you must fill out the education and experience sections of the application and your education and experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must do this within any and all portions of the application that request this information.

Any unpaid volunteer experience must be verified by a supervisory signature from the volunteer agency on official agency letterhead. Verification must specify: (1) the period of service, (2) the amount of time worked during this period, and (3) the duties and responsibilities performed by the volunteer.

The Baldwin Park Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status, or religion in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact Christine Arkadie, Director of Human Resources, 3699 N. Holly Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706;

Official offers of employment are made by the Baldwin Park Unified School District Human Resources Department and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been fingerprinted and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for livescan services shall be borne by the candidate.

If you need assistance with the on-line application, please contact Brenda Gonzalez, Personnel Technician, via email at