Light Bus Driver Jobs

*To be officially considered, all candidates must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website www.lausdjobs.org*

THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION The Division is made up of highly qualified and highly dedicated transportation experts and drivers. The Transportation Services Division provides home-to-school and school-to-school busing services every school day. In addition, the Division provides other types of bus trips each year, such as class field trips, academic shuttles, parent buses, late activity buses, and athletic team buses. Division buses drive over 9 million miles annually in support of District programs.

About the Role:

A Light Bus Driver operates a "conventional" school bus of up to 28,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

Job Duties:

• Renders first-aid and operates fire extinguishers when necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Operates a school bus in transporting students to and from school and other locations as scheduled.
• Maintains proper student behavior and safe riding practices on the bus.
• Inspects assigned bus prior to and at the end of each run for mechanical condition affecting safety of operation, physical condition, and to ensure that no students remain on the bus.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position.

For a comprehensive list of duties performed in this classification, please visit http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/pe rsonnel/class/class_comp/cds/cc2500.PDF

Education:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience:

Six months of experience in driving a bus or truck or successful completion of a course in school bus driver training given by the LAUSD Transportation Services Division.

Special:

• A First-Aid Test Waived restriction if in possession of a valid First-Aid Card.
• A valid CA Driver License, Class A or B, with Passenger, Air Brake, and School Bus endorsements.
• A California School Bus Driver Certificate with no restrictions except:
• An applicant for Light Bus Driver may apply with a Conventional or Type 2 Bus Only restriction and an Automatic Transmission Only restriction, but may be required to have restriction(s) removed prior to completion of the probationary period.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to be considered for employment, it is the responsibility of ALL candidates who pass the exam to maintain a valid CA Driver License and California School Bus Driver Certificate at all times.

Special Physical Requirement:

• Ability to reach overhead and safely lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and to assist students with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Good physical condition as required in order to obtain a California School Bus Driver Certificate.

Benefits:

• Eligible for membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Holiday: 13 paid days
• Paid medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for employee and eligible dependents

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 9, 10, or 11 month basis per year - salary and paid time off will be adjusted accordingly. Positions in this job classification may be subject to additional furlough days.

*To be officially considered, all candidates must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website www.lausdjobs.org*

If you experience any technical difficulties with the application process, please contact our help desk at 213-241-3455 and/or email them at [email protected] while describing the issues you are experiencing. They are the best source in helping you resolve any application issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.84 - $33.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person