Bus Driver at Mountain View Whisman School District in Mountain View, CA

Job description

Start date: July 8, 2026 Compensation: Salary Range: $30.66/hour - $41.11/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $39.14) *Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP) Position Description Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance and Operations and/or Designee, the Bus Driver operates a school bus over designated routes to transport students. Qualifications Maintain a valid State of California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, and school bus endorsement Maintain a valid and appropriate California Special Driver Certificate (DL45), unrestricted except for #1-Automatic Transmission only and #6-First Aid Test Waived Maintain a valid First Aid Card and Medical Examiner's Certificate issued by an authorized agency Attend in-services and training required to maintain licenses and certificates. Compliance with District policy and US Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing regulations, including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Maintain a safe driving record in accordance with the requirements of the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment Department of Justice and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting requirements. Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment tuberculosis testing. Education/Experience Adequate educational background to successfully complete the examination for school bus drivers given by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Highway Patrol. Two years of Class A or B driving experience, preferably to include school buses. Skills/Abilities Drive a school bus and transport students safely Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action Observe safe, legal and defensive driving practices Remain current concerning rules, regulations, policies and laws Understand and follow verbal and written directions Maintain cooperative working relationships Comply with the physical/mental demands as described on the ADA profile Maintain valid medical certification as determined by DOT physicals (ref. 82.7) Knowledge Of electronic web-based routing software Air brake systems. Of provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and laws applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students Of child guidance practices related to students with special needs.Of sections of the California Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children Of specialized first aid and sanitation procedures for individual student disabilities, as required Of basic preventative maintenance requirements of school bus equipment Examples of Duties & Responsibilities Drives bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules Picks up and discharges students, and when necessary, escort students across streets stopping traffic using flashing red lights and and held stop sign Assist students as needed in boarding, buckling, and loading, securing and unloading students in wheelchairs as assigned by the position. Keeps route charts up-to-date Maintains order and discipline among students while driving a school bus Follows district policies regarding the disciplining of children and in contacts with staff, parents, and the public in general Transport students/teachers on field trips, explain emergency procedures, determine routes and follow scheduled departure and arrival times Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections to maintain bus in a safe operating condition through including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; check tires and battery; report mechanical defects and malfu