LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                    CLASS DESCRIPTION

PERSONNEL COMMISSION                                                                               Unit C

Class Codes

LIGHT BUS DRIVER 5861

HEAVY BUS DRIVER5826

DEFINITION

A Light Bus Driver operates a "conventional" school bus of up to 28,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. A Heavy Bus Driver operates a large "transit" school bus of at least 24,000 pounds gross vehicle weight with an engine generally under or behind the driver, usually with a passenger capacity of 78 or more.

TYPICAL DUTIES

       Operates a school bus in transporting students to and from school and other locations as scheduled.

       Maintains proper student behavior and safe riding practices on the bus.

       Checks fuel and oil levels and tires of the bus and has the bus serviced when necessary.

       Submits daily transportation reports and logs.

       Cleans the bus interior and washes and polishes the bus.

       Inspects assigned bus prior to and at the end of each run for mechanical condition affecting safety

of operation, for physical condition, and to assure that no students remain on the bus.

       Checks for route changes and maintains route schedules.

       Makes minor emergency repairs.

       Makes special bus trips as assigned.

       Reports bus incidents, collisions, school bus accidents, and service interruptions promptly by radio

and in writing.

       Renders first-aid and operates fire extinguishers when necessary.

       Trains students in bus evacuation procedures.

       May lift or assist students with special needs on and off the bus.

       Performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES

A Light Bus Driver drives a school bus of less than 78 passenger capacity with the engine usually in

       front of the driver seat.

A Heavy Bus Driver drives a large "transit" school bus with the engine under or behind the driver seat.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is received from an Area Bus Supervisor or Assistant Area Bus Supervisor. No supervision is exercised.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

       Knowledge of:

California Vehicle Code, District School Bus Driver's Manual, and traffic ordinances of local

governmental agencies within the District boundaries

Minor bus repairs and adjustments

First-aid practices

State Department of Education, Department of Motor Vehicles, and California Highway Patrol

regulations pertaining to student transportation and bus operations

Ability to:

Drive a bus safely in heavy metropolitan traffic in accordance with the requirements of

transportation schedules and traffic laws

Promote and maintain student safety and proper behavior on a school bus

Act quickly and appropriately in emergencies

Communicate effectively with students on the bus and with their parents

Work effectively with District personnel

Operate two-way radio equipment in accordance with applicable regulations

       Special Physical Requirements:

Physical/motor skills required to safely drive a variety of buses within accepted school bus industry

standards and defensive driving standards, including, but not limited to, repetitive head, neck,

arm, and leg movement

Sufficient strength to lift or assist, support, or carry students with special needs on and off the bus

            Ability of to operate wheelchair lifts on buses, and maneuver and secure wheelchairs and gurneys

for students with special needs

Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, grip, and

pull

Load and unload such items as student luggage, lunches, and specialized equipment such as

snow chains and lap restraints

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

       Education:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

       Experience:

Light Bus Driver: Six months of experience in driving a bus or truck or successful completion of a course in school bus driver training given by the LAUSD Transportation Branch.

Heavy Bus Driver: One year of experience in driving a bus or truck of at least 16,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Successful completion of an accredited course in school bus driver training can be substituted for six months of the experience. Successful completion of a LAUSD Transportation Branch course in heavy school bus driver training can be substituted for the one year of experience.

Special:

A valid California Driver License, Class A or B with Passenger, Air Brake, and School Bus

endorsements.

A California School Bus Driver Certificate with no restrictions except:

A First-Aid Test Waived restriction if in possession of a valid first-aid card.

An applicant for Heavy Bus Driver may apply with an Automatic Transmission Only restriction,

but must have this restriction removed prior to completion of the probationary period.

A Light Bus Driver may have a Conventional or Type 2 Bus Only restriction (41 passenger or

                   more) and an Automatic Transmission Only restriction.

SPECIAL NOTE

Effective January 1, 1995, all employees in these classifications are subject to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations for drug and alcohol testing as required by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or to change typical duties of a position at any time.