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Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTION:

Train new and continuing School Bus Drivers; to regularly review and appraise the skill and safety of School Bus Drivers; and to perform related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Safe driving practices and defensive driving practices. State and local traffic laws and regulations. Special needs of disabled passengers. Principles and techniques of conducting classroom and behind the wheel training. Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students. ABILITY TO: Plan and conduct a School Bus Driver training program. Train and evaluate School Bus Drivers. Maintain records and prepare reports. Drive a school bus safely and efficiently. Maintain order among students on a school bus. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others. Learn CAL/OSHA rules and regulations. Learn accident review and investigation procedures.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline:

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree OR Higher Education Degree AND
• Valid School Bus Driver Special Certificate AND
• School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate AND
• California Department of Motor Vehicles printout (original)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES:

First Aid certificate. Incumbents in this classification are subject to completing and passing a California Highway Patrol examination. Incumbents in this class must present and maintain a satisfactory driving record which insures maintenance of liability insurance coverage. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. A pre-employment drug test will also be administered. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Train new and continuing School Bus Drivers; to regularly review and appraise the skill and safety of School Bus Drivers; and to perform related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Safe driving practices and defensive driving practices. State and local traffic laws and regulations. Special needs of disabled passengers. Principles and techniques of conducting classroom and behind the wheel training. Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students. ABILITY TO: Plan and conduct a School Bus Driver training program. Train and evaluate School Bus Drivers. Maintain records and prepare reports. Drive a school bus safely and efficiently. Maintain order among students on a school bus. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others. Learn CAL/OSHA rules and regulations. Learn accident review and investigation procedures.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline:

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree OR Higher Education Degree AND
• Valid School Bus Driver Special Certificate AND
• School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate AND
• California Department of Motor Vehicles printout (original)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES:

First Aid certificate. Incumbents in this classification are subject to completing and passing a California Highway Patrol examination. Incumbents in this class must present and maintain a satisfactory driving record which insures maintenance of liability insurance coverage. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. A pre-employment drug test will also be administered. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Comments and Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin.

*** Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail. ***

Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below).

Comments and Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin.

*** Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail. ***

Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below).