Bus Driver Trainee (non-paid) - Military veterans preferred

**About the Employer**

Contact our Human Resources Department @ (530) 822-7630 Yuba City Unified School District serves over 12,700 students coming from within 215 square miles, encompassing the majority of Sutter County in Northern California. Our District prides itself on providing pathways for all students to successfully navigate to a future inclusive of college and career opportunities. YCUSD staff are dedicated to improve student achievement by providing a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment and accountability which clearly defines basic skills and achievement expectations for the 21st Century based on standards of excellence. We are seeking highly qualified staff to help us realize these goals while remaining aware of our mission of Educating Today's Students to Succeed in Tomorrow's World.

**Job Information**

**Date Posted:** 11/15/2021 **Application Deadline:** Until Filled **Employment Type:** **Length of Work Year:** N/A **Salary:** N/A (Non-paid Training Opportunity) **Number Openings: (At time of posting)** 10 **Contact:** Sonia Lasyone **Email:** slasyone@ycusd.org **Phone:** **Site:Transportation :** Transportation: Bus Driver Trainee (non-paid) Job Description / Essential Elements: BUS DRIVER RANGE 27.5 DEFINITION Under supervision to operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Drives a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging school children; escorts children across streets, stopping traffic when necessary; transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; make recommendations regarding routes; conducts pre and post bus trip inspection; cleans interior, exterior and assists in maintaining bus in safe operating condition; maintains good order among students on the bus, following district policies regarding the disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens; keeps records of mileage, number of children carried, and number of hours driven per day; prepares reports of driving hazards and incidents. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read and write sufficiently to perform all of the duties of the position including understanding applicable laws, regulations and codes required. Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus and successful completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus is required. Knowledge and Skills: Requires a complete working knowledge and understanding of safe bus driving practices sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action. Must have a basic understanding of State laws, rules and regulations and Education Code sections pertaining to school bus operations and pupil transportation. Must know and understand how to apply first aid practices. Requires sufficient communication skills to maintain harmony within a work team and with students. Abilities: Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position with minimal supervision. Must be able to drive a school bus safely and efficiently while keeping to well-established schedules. Requires the ability to maintain order among students, both while driving and at bus stops. Must be able to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Requires the ability to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition. Must administer first aid to ill or injured students. Must learn repetitive tasks on a continuous basis and to sit for prolonged periods of time. Requires the ability to maintain required records. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with peers, students, parents and members of the general public. Physical Abilities: Requires arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive a bus. Requires visual acuity including depth perception. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Requires hearing sufficient to be aware of traffic and road distractions/conditions and listen to children. Requires the ability to lift passenger ambulatory aids such as wheel chairs onto platforms. Licenses and Certificates: Requires valid California Commercial Driver's License, medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate with School Bus endorsement and valid ARC First Aid Certificate. BWS:cs 05/08/01 **Requirements / Qualifications**

**Requirements / Qualifications**

Requirements / Qualifications Yuba City Unified School District offers no cost School Bus Driver Training. Trainees are responsible for State licensing, certification, and physical/health fees (approximately $350.00). Program completion often possible in as little as two months (40-60 hours). Classes will be held in the 2020-2021 school year. Hours of class will be determined based on availability of trainer and trainees. Must hold a valid California Driver's License, one year driving experience in the operation of a motor vehicle, and high school diploma or equivalent. Must submit a copy of DMV H-6 printout dated within the last 30 days and two letters of reference dated within the last year. Upon successful completion, trainee will be candidate for school district employment which includes State retirement (PERS). Completion of all application items is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements / Qualifications Yuba City Unified School District offers no cost School Bus Driver Training. Trainees are responsible for State licensing, certification, and physical/health fees (approximately $350.00). Program completion often possible in as little as two months (40-60 hours). Classes will be held in the 2020-2021 school year. Hours of class will be determined based on availability of trainer and trainees. Must hold a valid California Driver's License, one year driving experience in the operation of a motor vehicle, and high school diploma or equivalent. Must submit a copy of DMV H-6 printout dated within the last 30 days and two letters of reference dated within the last year. Upon successful completion, trainee will be candidate for school district employment which includes State retirement (PERS). Completion of all application items is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

**Comments and Other Information**

Non-Discrimination Statement Yuba City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Yuba City Unified School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints, related to YCUSD employees, of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns may be directed to Michael Reed, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (530) 822-7630 or mreed@ycusd.org. **Comments and Other Information**

Non-Discrimination Statement Yuba City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or associati