Job Title: Bus Driver/Instructor

Job Title:

Bus Driver/ Instructor

Date Completed:

May 2008

San Diego / Imperial County Schools JPA

Job Analysis

This job analysis is representative of the position. When used for a specific employee, this job analysis must bereviewed with the employee and supervisor and any differences noted on an Addendum page. This analysis is not meant to be a comprehensive description of this position’s duties, but an aid in determining an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.

Section I

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Transportation Director, conduct classroom and behind the wheel training and safety meetings as prescribed by law. Maintain training, testing and driver performance records and prepare related reports. May assist in the investigation of school bus accidents; perform check rides and provide remedial training, coordinate and work with bus drivers in bus evacuation drills. Perform duties of a bus driver when not performing instructor duties.

Essential Functions / Tasks:

Plan, develop, organize and conduct training programs for bus drivers and supervise drivers to ensure that safe driving practices are in adherence to District, State, California Highway Patrol transportation policies, rules and regulations.
Aid, counsel and assist school bus drivers concerning student behavior management and other pupil transportation related problems and situations.
Assist in the selection and the performance evaluation of bus drivers and transportation training personnel.
May drive a bus in emergency situations over a designated route in accordance with a specified time schedule. (See bus driver JA for specific duties.)
Ride with bus drivers and evaluate new bus stops, changes in routes, or driver performance. Provide remedial training as needed.
Participate in the assignment of drivers to maximize the utilization of equipment and personnel.
Prepare various management reports pertaining to student transportation personnel training.
Plan, organize, and supervise the maintenance of bus driver and vehicle mechanic service personnel records, including license and certificated expirations, medical expirations and advance training hours for the renewal of the bus driver certificate.
Plan, develop and supervise the school bus driver certificate renewal training programs.
Conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures training programs.
Perform bus inspections with bus drivers and report damage, vandalism, malfunctions and defects.
May be assigned other duties such as Dispatcher. Dispatcher duties involve scheduling the vacant routes, dispatch field trips, answering the phone to locate students for parents or take information from parents, teachers, and drivers that is bus or bus stop related.

Non-Essential Functions / Tasks:

Perform other job related duties as required.

Qualifications: Five years of experience operating school buses in the transportation of regular and special needs students; supervisory training and/or experience that could provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Graduation from California School Bus Driver Instructor course.

Education: Licenses & Certificates:

X / HS Equiv / X / High School Diploma / X / Certification / Unrestricted CA School Bus Driver Certificate
College / College Degree / X / Certification / Current valid Commercial Driver’s License w/ P endorsements
X / Certification / Valid CA Bus Driver Instruction Certificate
X / Other: Clearances / X / Certification / Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DL51A)
X / Criminal Justice/ Fingerprint Clearance / X / Certification / Current Red Cross First Aid Certificate
Tuberculosis Clearance / Ability to qualify & maintain qualification for District vehicle insurance coverage

Knowledge of:

Safe driving and passenger management practices and procedures
All applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code, California Code of Regulations Title V and XIII, the Passenger Transportation Safety handbook, HPH 82.7, and Education Code relating to pupil transportation.
Requirements for maintaining a valid certificate and valid commercial driver’s license
School district geographic area
Standard First Aid practices
Methods and procedures used in the instruction of bus drivers in all phases of classroom First Aid and behind the wheel training as outlined in the instructor’s manual for California Bus Drivers’ Training Course

Skills/Ability to:

Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
Maintain order on a school bus
Learn a prescribed school bus route and alternate routes
Follow oral and written instructions
Operate all school buses and related equipment in the District fleet
Establish and maintain a cooperative work relationship with department and district staff and the public
Work independently with a minimum of supervision and exercise good judgment
Observe and assess bus driver performance
Maintain a variety of bus driver training, proficiency license and other records
Input and retrieve applicable bus transportation data using computers

Physical Demands Frequency Definitions Based on an 8-hour day:

N = Never = 0%

S = Seldom = 1 - 10% ( < 45 minutes)

Oc = Occasionally = 11 - 33% (Up to 3.0 hours)

F = Frequently = 34 - 66% (Up to 6 hours)

C = Continuously = 67 - 100% (More than 6 hours)

Section II

A. Physical Demands

Frequency / Maximum interval / Essential Job Functions / Additional Information
Sitting: / F / 5 - 30 min / All / Instructing, driving bus, documenting
Walking: / Oc / 5 min / 1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11 / Demonstrating buses, escorting students
Standing: / S / 30 min / All / During pre-trip inspections & demonstrations
Stooping/Bending: / S / seconds - 3 min / 1,4,10,11 / Demonstrating seat belts, assisting students
Squatting/Crouching: / N - S / seconds / 1,4,11 / Pre trip inspection, assisting students
Climbing/Balancing: / S / seconds / 1,4,5,10,11 / Bus steps, standing of edge of bumper
Kneeling: / S / seconds / 1,4,5,10,11 / Secure wheelchairs to floor, if any
Twisting Back: / F / seconds / 1,2,4,5,9,10,11,12 / While teaching, checking students while driving
Neck Flexion/Rotation: / F / seconds / All / Check mirrors, traffic, students
Other:

Comments/Examples:

Lifting Lbs. / Frequency / Height / Essential Job Functions / Description / Examples
0 – 10 / S / Waist / All / Lifting manuals, guide books, papers, other resources
11 - 25 / N - S / Waist / 4 / Placing small children in car seats
26 – 50 / N - S / Waist / 4 / Moving wheelchairs, assisting special needs children
51 – 75 / N - S / Waist / 4 / Moving wheelchairs, assisting special needs children
76 – 100 / N
100 + / N
Assistance may be available for over lbs.
Comments: In an emergency situation the Bus Driver/Instructor must be able to get all passengers to safety. This may involve lifting, dragging, or carrying a student.
Carrying Lbs. / Frequency / Distance of Carry / Essential Job Functions / Description / Examples
0–10 / S / 5 – 50 ft / All / Manuals, guide books, papers, other resources, pre trip inspection
11–25 / N - S / 2 – 10 ft / 4 / Placing small children in car seats
26–50 / N - S / 2 – 10 ft / 4 / Moving wheelchair
51–75 / N - S / 2 – 10 ft / 4 / Assisting larger children with special needs
76–100 / N
100+ / N
Assistance may be available for over lbs.
Comments:In an emergency situation the Bus Driver/Instructor must be able to get all passengers to safety. This may involve lifting, dragging, or carrying a student

B.Limb Coordination Activities

Both / Either / Frequency / Essential Job Functions / Description/ Examples
1,4,5,7,8,10,11,12 / Driving a route or demonstrating; using drawers, doors in office
Pushing & Pulling / X / X / S
1,2,7,8,9,12 / Computer, revising study guides & tests, logging pre trip checks
Fingering/Fine Manipulation / X / X / S
All / Holding paper/manuals, steering wheel, demonstrating for trainees
Handling/Simple Grasping / X / X / S
1,4 / Manuals, bus hood, assisting students
Power/Firm Grasping / X / X / S
1,2,4,5,9.10,11 / Writing on white board, pre-trip inspections, checking windshield wipers
Reach Above Shoulder / X / X / S
1,2,3,6,7,8,9,12 / Driving bus, filing and logging data on drivers
Reach at Shoulder / X / X / S
1,2,4,5,11 / Demo how to lock wheelchairs to floor, pre trip tire inspection
Reach below Shoulder / X / X / S
1,4 / Steering wheel, driving knobs/buttons
Hand Controls / X / X / C
1,4 / 15 lbs. exertional fore to operate brake pedal
Foot Controls / X / X / C

Comments

C. Specific Auditory or Visual Requirements:

Hearing: / Ability to hear traffic/signals/alarms, communicate with students, staff, parents, public
Visual: / Near / Yes / Color /

Yes

/ Peripheral vision: Yes
Distant / Yes / Depth /

Yes

D. Environmental Conditions

Yes / No / Description/Examples
Drive cars/truck, forklifts or other moving equipment /

X

/ School bus
Working near hazardous equipment/machinery / X / Possible hazardous traffic conditions
Walking on uneven ground / X / Dirt, broken asphalt
Exposure to dust, gas or fumes / X / Dust, diesel gas fumes
Exposure to noise (Required to wear ear protection) / X
Exposure to vibration / X / Driving over rough/uneven roadways
Exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity / X / Heat – buses do not have A/C
Work at heights / X / Steps to bus
Exposure to biohazard materials such as sewage / X / Body fluids
Other (identify)
Hazards:

Behavior and Cognitive Demands Frequency Definitions : Based on an 8-hour day

N = Never = 0%

S = Seldom = 1 - 10% ( < 45 minutes)

Oc = Occasionally = 11 - 33% (Up to 3.0 hours)

F = Frequently = 34 - 66% (Up to 6 hours)

C = Continuously = 67 - 100% (More than 6 hours)

G. Behavior and Cognitive Components

Essential or Non-Essential / # Essential Function/
Frequency
E / Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
Maintain attention and concentration
Understand written or oral instructions / F
E /

Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks

Ask simple questions or request assistance
Perform activities of a routine nature
Remember work procedures and locations / C
E /

Ability to maintain work pace and accuracy

Perform activities within a given schedule; prioritize work load effectively
Perform tasks with consistency, accuracy meeting precise standards / C
NE /

Ability to synthesize, analyze complex data,

Perform complex tasks requiring highly technical skills
Perform high level cognitive, interpretive or judgment skills / S

E

/ Ability to perform work activities requiring negotiating, explaining or persuading skills
Ability to influence people (selling type skills)
Convince or direct others
Interact appropriately with public and vendors / F
E /

Ability to manifest interpersonal skills sufficient for getting along with others

Ability to work closely with others on a team
Respond appropriately to direction, evaluation, or criticism / C
E /

Ability to work alone effectively under stress or in situations dangerous to self or others

Apply basic problem solving techniques
Make independent decisions or judgments / Oc
E / Ability to plan, direct, control, evaluate and supervise others
Set realistic goals
Prioritize work load of others effectively / F

Section III

Job analysis was prepared by Judy Lemm and reviewed by representatives from school districts.

Print Name / Signature / Position / Date
Judy K. Lemm, RN, BS. COHN-S / Consultant / 05/19/2008