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Butte College is looking to hire for the position of a Bus Operator

About Butte College:

Butte College’s main campus is located on a 928-acre wildlife refuge and we pride ourselves on being a national college leader in sustainability. Community partnerships matter to us. We work with our K-12 partners to create career pathways for students to seamlessly move from high school to Butte College coursework or credit to transfer to a four-year university. In fact, Butte College has the highest transfer rate of all California community colleges to California State University, Chico. Butte College contributes to economic development through the Training Place, and the Small Business Development Center. For over 50 years, we have successfully provided a quality educational experience to our students, offering associates degrees and training in career fields including business, medical, law enforcement, welding, automotive, computers, and more.

Location: Oroville, California

Job Type: Part-time 27 hours per week; 9 months per year

Representative Duties:

• The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. The essential duties of the class are indicated with an asterisk *.
• Drives District buses and vehicles on designated routes, determined by District need, to include but not limited to, highways, streets, and rural roads, etc., adhering to departure and arrival times as scheduled. Picks up, transports and discharges students/passengers to and from District locations. Follows all safety procedures for loading and unloading of students/passengers.
• Transports large groups on required District field trips, special trips and other long distance travel to various locations, including but not limited to, major cities and mountain locations, etc., choosing the best routes and making departure and arrival times as scheduled. Trips may require multiple overnight stays.
• Drives District buses and vehicles on various types of terrain, during inclement weather conditions and through unexpected road construction following designated detours, etc., while ensuring all safety regulations are being followed.
• Checks motorized equipment and fills with fuel, oil, water, battery water and air as required.
• Makes mechanical checks to assure buses can be operated safely which may include, headlights, taillights, blinkers, windshield wipers, foot pedals, etc.
• Cleans, washes and waxes automotive equipment; reports mechanical defects.
• Maintains order on the bus among passengers and reports any problems to the appropriate administrator.
• Uses good judgment at bus stops to protect passengers from other traffic while boarding or departing from the bus.
• Follows District policies and maintains records of commute times, mechanical issues, delays and/or other dilemmas, etc., as required.
• Inspects bus prior to operations for safety purposes; ensures the safety of all passengers and renders first aid or emergency assistance.
• Operates a computer to perform basic data entry and to access email and District announcements, etc.
• May serve on a variety of District committees as requested.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Graduation from high school, G.E.D. or the equivalent.
• High School education equivalency equals an adult education diploma or four (4) years of full-time paid work experience.

Requirements:

• (Certificates are to be maintained throughout duration of employment with the District.)
• Possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with school bus, passenger and air brake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Possess a valid school bus driver’s certificate (Form DL-45); If your certificate has restrictions 2, 3 or 4 you will not qualify for this position. If your certificate has restriction 6, you are required to provide a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).
• Provide a current DMV Driver License Record report (issued within previous 30-days) showing valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).
• As a requirement and a condition of employment, applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol test and any testing as required by the Federal Drug and Alcohol testing program.

Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years school bus driving experience.
• One (1) or more years commercial driving experience transporting passengers.
• One (1) or more years of experience transporting large groups to major cities in various types of terrain and weather conditions.

Knowledge of:

• The policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the District and those affecting departmental activities
• Safe driving practices, the California Motor Vehicle and Education Codes applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students, staff, faculty and/or other passengers
• Traffic rules, regulations and laws
• Keeping records; performing routine maintenance
• Following written and verbal directions
• Charting out routes utilizing a map
• Basic computer usage for accessing email, District announcements and to perform basic data entry, etc.

Abilities:

• To learn, interpret and successfully apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the District and department
• Read and understand maps
• Clean and service buses and automotive vehicles rapidly and thoroughly
• Drive and operate a bus and other automotive equipment safely, efficiently and in a timely manner to include implementing applicable regulatory and safety requirements and standards
• Drive in adverse weather conditions
• Drive on major city roads, mountain roads and rural roads, etc.
• Comprehend and follow traffic signs
• Perform responsibilities under pressure and during emergency situations
• Provide first aid assistance when required
• Follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Utilize effective organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Communicate professionally at all times and in confrontational situations
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations
• Work within a team environment and independently
• Exhibit patience and understanding
• Utilize computer equipment and software commensurate with the required functions for this position
• Keep and maintain records accurately
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Work effectively and cooperatively with diverse populations.

Interested candidates should apply.