Calistoga Joint Unified School District
District Driver
Job Description
Job Title:
District Driver
Classification: Classified
Reports to:
Superintendents Designee
Range:
Dept./School: Transportation
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Date Revised: May 2, 2011
Job Responsibility
The district driver responsibilities will include driving district owned vans or cars to safely transport
students of all grade levels including preschool, field trips, athletic activities and other special trips, to
and from school, and to perform related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
(May include, but are not limited to the following)

Transports Special Day Class, physically handicapped, and other Special Education
students to designated points within, and outside, of the District and the County, based
on students needs.

Transport students, staff and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other
special trips.

Follow laws and regulations regarding vehicle operation as prescribed by the California
Motor Vehicle Code and the California Highway Patrol.

Safely transport pupils over designated routes in accordance with time schedules.

Load and unload pupils safely, quickly and efficiently; physically assist pupils in and out
of the vehicle when required; and escort students across streets when necessary,
stopping traffic as required.

Operate wheelchair ramp and lift; safely and properly secure wheelchairs inside
vehicles.

Properly utilize safety harnesses and restraints as required.

Secure and transport pupil’s medication as necessary.

Maintain good order among students while the vehicle is in motion and while parked in
loading and unloading zones, using methods suitable to the special needs of individual
pupils.

Cooperate with staff and parents at all times, including when loading and unloading
pupils, when delivering written notes and notices between teachers and parents, and
when informing parents and teachers of route changes.

Transport students and teachers on special trips to various locations, choosing the best
route and departing and arriving as scheduled.

Pick up and deliver materials, including lunches, between schools.

Inspect vehicle prior to each operation for safety purposes as required by law and report
any mechanical defect.

Keep vehicle clean inside and outside.

Follow Board and Administrative Regulations.

Follow procedures as required by law in case of an accident.

Render first aid or emergency assistance as needed.

Complete required records regarding assigned students and vehicle operation in an
accurate and timely manner.

Exercise safe driving practices and maintains a safe driving record.
Qualifications
Knowledge of
 First Aid procedures (must possess a First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red
Cross or other recognized authority).

Safe driving practices.

Methods of maintaining order in an age/disability appropriate manner.

Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, Highway Patrol Regulations and the
Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students.
Ability to
 Drive all types of student transport vehicles within the CJUSD fleet safely and
efficiently.

Maintain order among students while driving a school vehicle.

Communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions.

Complete and maintain accurate and legible records and reports.

Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with all
persons contacted in the course of work.
Licensing
Possession and maintenance of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements
Incorporated within one or more of the essential functions of this position are the following essential
physical requirements:

Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with
this position.

Visual acuity sufficient for the purposes of reading instructions, maps, labels, documents and other
printed matter; for the safe operation of equipment; and for driving a school vehicle and observing
students.

Auditory acuity sufficient to understand speech at normal levels in person, on the telephone, and/or
on a two-way radio.

Speech clarity with sufficient volume so others will be able to understand a normal conversation in
person, on the telephone, and/or on a two-way radio.

Manual dexterity sufficient to write; use telephone, do business and cleaning in a safe and efficient
manner.

Physical strength to lift/carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds and children
weighing up to 60 pounds.

Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, reach overhead, climb and run.

Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, drive a vehicle or van and respond
to emergency situations.

Physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions
and make sound judgments and decisions.
Working Conditions
School transportation working environment subject to sitting for long periods of time, bending to clean
the vehicle, crouching to check tires, climbing steps, pushing/pulling of shifting lever and pedals, and
reaching all directions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally
encounter outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and
occasionally loud.