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BUS DRIVER - TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT #33
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A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$52,073 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
BUS DRIVER
- TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT
#33 at Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 9/8/2026 Contact Julie Ueno Le 408 928-6834 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $26.79- $32.
Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range:
12.0 Salary—Internal Applicants:
$26.79hr- $39.
Outside Applicants:
$26.79hr—$32.56hr Max Length of Work Year 6.0hrs day / 5 days wk / 9.5 mo. a yrEmployment Type Full Time Work Hours:
6:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.
Locaton:
Transportation Department (District Office) About the Employer The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country.THE DISTRICT
Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher.ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs.COMMITMENT
The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be! Job Summary Job SummaryBASIC FUNCTION
Under supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes in transporting students; to clean, inspect and service buses; and to do related work as required. Please see job description for further details Job Description /Essential Elements:
PrintALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUS DRIVER DEFINITION
Under supervision, to operate a school bus over designated routes in transporting students; to clean, inspect and service buses; and to do related work as required.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Drives a bus daily, or as assigned, over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging school children; escorts children across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; assists handicapped children; transports students and instructors on activity trips to various locations, making departure and arrival times as scheduled; operates two-way radio to maintain contact with dispatchers; maintains order among students during transport; inspects bus prior to operation using a designated safety checklist; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents, teachers, administrators and the public; cleans windows and the interior of the bus; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions; maintains records of miles driven and number of students transported; prepares student conduct and accident reports; washes and waxes buses; may assist in the service of District vehicles; may assist in transporting buses to repair shops or making road calls to provide emergency service.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a valid first aid qualification comparable to the Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate. Possession of a valid unrestricted California Special Driver Certificate issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Safe driving practices; Provisions of California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students; First aid practices.and Ability to:
Drive a school bus safely and efficiently; Maintain order among students on a school bus; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; Read maps; Read and write at the level required for successful job performance. andTraining and Experience:
Any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledges and abilities.Salary Range:
12Work Year:
9.5 monthsBargaining Unit:
Teamster Approved:
11/01/2006 Requirements / QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
- Possession or an appropriate CA Driver's License issued by the State of Department of Motor Vehicles. (Class B License with passenger endorsement).
- Possession of a valid First Aid qualification comparable to the standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
- Must obtain a valid unrestricted CA Special Driver Certificate (DL45) issued by the State of Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Copy of current Medical Examiners Certificate (DL51)
- Pre-Employment drug and alcohol test is required
- School Bus Driver experience
- DMV printout
H6 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Resume Copies of all required documents mentioned above underREQUIREMENTS.
CPR/First Aid Certification DMV Printout (H6) Other (Must obtain a valid unrestricted CA Special Driver Certificate (DL45) issued by the State of Department of Motor Vehicles.) Requirements / QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
- Possession or an appropriate CA Driver's License issued by the State of Department of Motor Vehicles. (Class B License with passenger endorsement).
- Possession of a valid First Aid qualification comparable to the standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
- Must obtain a valid unrestricted CA Special Driver Certificate (DL45) issued by the State of Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Copy of current Medical Examiners Certificate (DL51)
- Pre-Employment drug and alcohol test is required
- School Bus Driver experience
- DMV printout
H6 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Resume Copies of all required documents mentioned above underREQUIREMENTS.
CPR/First Aid Certification DMV Printout (H6) Other (Must obtain a valid unrestricted CA Special Driver Certificate (DL45) issued by the State of Department of Motor Vehicles.) Comments and Other InformationALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION
(BP 4030) Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135) Comments and Other InformationALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION
(BP 4030) Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135) Links Related To This Job Learn About Our District Salary Schedules View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement BenefitsADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY
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