School Bus Driver Specialist # 171

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SPECIALIST

DEFINITION

To assist in the planning scheduling and dispatching of bus runs to assure that District pupils are safely and efficiently transported as required; substitute for school bus driver if necessary; keep required records; and perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive general supervision from the Transportation Operation Supervisor. May provide technical guidance to school bus driver.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Make sure that all daily bus routes are covered.
• Assign substitute drivers and routes if necessary.
• Book and estimate cost for field trips.
• Assign drivers to field trips.
• Maintain accurate records relating to transportation activities.
• Assists in providing training at school sites for bus evacuation drills.
• Assist in planning and updating fall bus routes to accommodate shifts in student population.
• May be assigned as a substitute driver if needed.
• Perform check-out of bus safety equipment.
• Act as a liaison between the Department of Transportation and the school sites by relaying any complaints problems or concerns.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Rules and regulations governing school bus operation

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out written and oral instruction
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Maintain accurate records
• Analyze problems and develop an effective course of action
• Operate a school bus safely
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education training and experience equivalent to:

• Graduation from the twelfth grade
• Two (2) years experience as a school bus driver

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class B Drivers license with Passenger endorsement (Class A with a P endorsement is acceptable) possession of a California School Bus Drivers Certificate and a valid medical certificate are required.

Physical Requirements:

Employees in this position must possess/have the ability to:

Sit for prolonged periods of time

Stand and walk for short periods of time

Occasional bending/stooping; squatting/crouching

Occasional reaching overhead above/below shoulders and horizontally

Occasional pushing/pulling lifting and maneuvering objects such as wheelchairs with students with a broad range of body weights

Frequently bend/twist neck to adequately monitor students and traffic conditions

Lift and/or support/drag up to 150 pounds for short periods of time

Climb 3 feet of steps into/out of the bus

Requires continuous use of hands arms feet and legs to push/pull or activate essential controls (pedals levers and knobs) in recurring operational motions

Requires a range of simple grasping to firm grasping in order to seize hold grasp turn or otherwise work with hands to turn the steering wheel shift gears and/or manipulate mechanical levers and controls; as well as to position students in their car seats and/or infant seats; to fasten car/infant seat harnesses and/or belts; to secure students to their wheelchairs or car seats; and to secure the wheelchairs or car seats to the bus

Hear with or without assistive devices sufficient to hear students receive communications on radio and hear outside noises sirens horns brakes etc. that are necessary to operate bus safely

Speak with or without assistive devices sufficiently professionally and politely to give instructions/commands to students speak professionally and politely to parents and other staff

Visual acuity with or without assistive devices sufficient to pass driving test read signs road hazards and to be able to operate bus safely in reduced visibility conditions

Hazards:

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids; exposure to students/parents being physically aggressive and non-compliant

NOTE: SAFETY-SENSITIVE JOB CLASS. EMPLOYEES IN THIS JOB CLASS WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM SELECTION FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TESTING.