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Job Purpose: The job of the Summer Camp Seasonal School Bus Driver serves the purpose/s of transporting students over designated scheduled mountain routes and/or to/from special field studies, sometimes in hazardous winter conditions in highly congested tourist areas; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. It's a seasonal, hourly exempt, non-benefited position that has potential to turn into a year round one.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUS DRIVER:

• Administers first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe entrance and exit from buses during emergency situations (bus evacuations) and normal transport.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of maintaining the appearance, sanitation, and safety of the vehicle.
• Communicates with a variety of people (e.g. students, student supervisors, parents, site staff, police, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or acquiring information relating to job functions.
• Directs students, parents, and teachers regarding safety for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations, and laws and maintaining safety.
• Drives school vehicles (e.g. buses, vans, etc.) for the purpose of transporting students and student supervisors over scheduled routes and to and from school and/or field trips.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
• Inspects assigned vehicles (e.g. pre and post-trip, checklist, brake system, oil levels, coolant levels, tire pressure, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in safe operating condition as required by state and federal laws.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring the safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicles.
• Monitors bus operations, route conditions, and rider activities for the purpose of ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident reports, inspections, student count, passenger misconduct, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood born pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

ALL SCHOOL:

• Agree to and abide by the expectations outlined in the Tahoe Expedition Academy Employee Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• California School Bus Special Certificate from CHP (DL-45)
• California or Nevada Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsement.
• Medical Examination (DL-51)
• First Aid Examination from CHP or a valid/approved Red Cross first aid card.
• California Training Record T-O1 card.
• H-6 (ten-year driving record from DVM) within 30 days.
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• This position requires a drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Location

Truckee, CA

Department

Transportation

Employment Type

Seasonal Full Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

27-35+/hour DOE