School Bus Driver

School Bus DriverBerkeley Unified School District$29.19 - $35.60 HourlyBerkeley, CAFull-timeJob Number: 2025-10-30-2Department: TransportationOpening Date: 10/30/2025Closing Date: ContinuousBasic Function and Representative DutiesNotice of open and promotional, competitive examination to establish an eligibility list from which substitute, limited term, and regular appointments will be made.Basic Function:Under general supervision, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform daily pre-trip safety inspections and assist in general cleaning of school busesRepresentative Duties:Essential Duties: Drive a school bus on designated routes; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations; assure only registered students board and exit at assigned bus stops unless otherwise approved by school district or parents Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; communicate effectively with school staff and parents regarding student behavior as needed; prepare behavior/conduct reports to document incidents and negative behaviors of students Perform required daily safety inspections of buses inspect the interior and exterior of buses according to California Highway Patrol pre-trip regulations to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed Maintain bus in a clean and safe operating condition which includes sweeping passenger areas; cleaning windshields, mirrors, dashboard, and driver compartment Transport students, and designated adults on school routes or school related activity trips; adhere to scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reportsMaintain records of vehicle condition, incidents/accidents, route times and mileage; conduct student counts and prepare related records Assist students as needed in boarding, buckling, and loading, securing and unloading students in wheelchairs as assigned; operate a wheelchair lift as assigned Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications Communicate with Transportation Operations Staff and Maintenance Shop on a daily basis regarding safety concerns, safety of school bus stops and the mechanical condition of the buses Be available to respond to emergency or natural disaster situations when there is an urgent need to transport students, designated adults, victims, or others as neededOther Duties:Perform related duties as assignedKnowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, California Highway Patrol Regulations, and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of studentsCalifornia Vehicle Code and local traffic ordinancesDistrict policies and practices regarding pupil transportationSafe and defensive driving practicesProper operations of school busesApplicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulationsBasic first aid proceduresBasic record-keeping techniquesInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesyHealth and safety regulationsOral and written communication skills as related to the positionAbility to:Drive a school bus safely and efficientlyCommunicate about mechanical issues and defects verbally and in writingPerform daily pre-trip safety inspections; and assist in general cleaning of school buses.Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline on busesMaintain a safe level of discipline among passengersObserve legal and defensive driving practicesLearn and follow designated routesLearn the functionality and tolerance of the dual air braking systemLearn the proper use of the electronically controlled transmissions installed in the fleetMaintain bus in a clean and orderly conditionAdminister first aidMaintain routine records as related to the positionUnderstand and follow oral and written directionsCommunicate effectively with othersAdhere to schedules and assigned time lines, except under extenuating circumstancesOperate a two-way radioMaintain a clean driving recordMaintain the safety and security of assigned students and all passengersEducation, Experience and Other RequirementsEducation and Experience:Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed aboveLicenses, Certificates and Other Requirements:Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsementsValid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for school bus driversValid Medical Examiner's CertificateValid First Aid and CPR Certificate (as required) issued by an authorized agencyDepartment of Justice fingerprint clearance through the California Highway PatrolGood DMV driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policyIncumbents in this classification are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing requirementsWorking Conditions and Additional InformationEnvironment:The school bus and outdoor environmentSeasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditionsEvening or variable hoursExposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasesDriving a vehicle to conduct workPhysical Demands:Sitting for extended periods of time while operating busesHearing and speaking to exchange informationReaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doorsBending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect busesSeeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehiclePerform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 poundsPushing or pulling wheelchairsDexterity of hands and fingers to operate school bus control panelHazards:Traffic hazardsExposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditionsExposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasesExposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseasesAbusive, irate or violent students, parents or the general publicExamination Information:This is an open and continuous recruitment. This recruitment will have a cut-off date every 90 days.The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed. Applicants invited to advance in this recruitment will be scheduled to take the first test soon after the cutoff date.The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.All exams will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending on a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each of those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.Other: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must