Transportation Driver (Students/Adults With Special Needs)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine school vehicle/van monitoring, and provide all passengers, including Special Needs students, and school rider assistance during daily school transportation routes; ensure all vehicle activities support the safety and welfare of all students; perform related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receive general supervision from Transportation Operations Supervisors. Receive technical guidance from the School Driver Instructors, Transportation Operations Specialists and School Drivers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below (E). This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this position but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.)

• Perform routine school transport monitoring, and provide students and School Driver assistance during daily school transportation routes; ensure all transportation activities support the safety and welfare of all Special Needs students, including intervention to avoid escalating student behavior on the bus. E

• Ensure the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with Special Needs; may assist with wheelchair lifts, tie- downs and seat belts, may assist with maintaining hygienic standards on the bus including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing seats, belts, floor, etc. E

• Enforce district policies and procedures as directed by the School Driver in maintaining order and discipline on transport vehicles and at pick-up stops. E

• Participate in mandated meetings and in-service programs related to School policies and procedures, first aid, safety, emergency procedures and other subjects. E

• Work in a team environment with the School Driver; assist with emergency bus evacuation procedures; operate a two-way radio system.E

• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with School Drivers, school personnel, school officials, parents and students.E

• May need to fill out incident report forms and document injuries of students while riding on the vehicle. Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.

Perform related duties as assigned

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QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of and/or Ability to:

• California vehicle code, education code and board policies as they apply to transporting students Maintain order and discipline among students
• Basic First Aid procedures
• Communicate with and understand the needs of students Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships
• Complete in-service training in SEC regulations, policies, and procedures, first aid, safety, vehicle evacuation procedures and other related subjects
• Read, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from high school and experience with Special Needs students is preferred

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License, Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Majority of time is spent in vehicle that is heated in winter and cooled during the summer
• Regular exposure to unpleasant noise, gasses, fumes, dust and drafts, etc. when vehicle is in operation Regular exposure to undesirable elements such as rain, high or low temperatures

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 climbing 3 feet of steps into the bus Occasional reaching above shoulder
• Occasional pushing/pulling, lifting and maneuvering objects such as wheelchairs with students with a broad range of body weights
• Lift and/or support/drag up to 150 pounds for short periods of time
• Requires simple to firm grasping to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to position students in their car/infant seats; fasten harnesses and belts; secures students to wheelchairs/car seats and wheelchairs/car seats to transport vehicle
• Hear sufficient to hear riders, receive communications on radio and hear outside noises sirens, horns, brakes, etc. that are necessary to operate vehicle safely
• Speak sufficiently to give instructions/commands to students, speak to parents and other staff Visual requirement enough to monitor students

HAZARDS

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids; exposure to students being physically aggressive

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 10-19
• 20-29
• 30-39

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Work Location: In person