Ojai Valley School is a pre-kindergarten to grade 12 boarding and day school located on two campuses in Ojai, California. The Lower Campus serves students in grades PK-8 and the Upper Campus serves students in grades 9-12. Since its inception, OVS has held progressive education and character development at the center of its philosophy and practice. “Educating the whole child” is more than a statement of intent. Our academic, residential life, outdoor education programs, and athletics create opportunities for intellectual growth and character development at each level of student maturity. The strength of our program is rooted in integrity, compassion, fairness, responsibility, respect and perseverance.
Summary of Position
Ojai Valley School is currently seeking a full-time School Bus Driver. Specifically, we are looking for an individual with a strong interest in and enthusiasm for working with school-aged children. The ideal candidate has their School Bus certification and/or endorsement and has experience as a School Bus Driver. Ability to drive bus or van to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
· Transport and ensure the safety of all children and other passengers to and from school.
· Observe and obey all traffic laws and comply with all school Bus Rules and Regulations.
· Drive safely on assigned trips and routes.
· Responsible for bus and vehicle washing, cleaning, (Interior and Exterior) and fueling.
· Always maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus and other vehicles.
· Perform and complete safety vehicle inspection of the bus and other vehicles before and after each route.
· Attend safety meetings as required.
· Delivering mail to different locations within the school sites and able to lift up to 50lbs.
· Completion of transportation of all required daily reports, such as pre-trip inspections and defects.
· Responsible for all updated and required records and documents such as Licenses and Training hours, & First Aid.
· Must be able to communicate and assist as needed and able to be on a flexible schedule.
· Transport and shuttle students to and from the airport (LAX) or other locations as needed, some times in the early morning hours or late night.
· Perform tasks related to the operation of the transportation department or as assigned.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must have a valid drivers license and certifications.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree(GED) and one year of related experience and/or training.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Skills: California Class B driver's license with a PS endorsement is preferred; current CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence related to vehicle inspections or accidents. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Mathematical and Reasoning Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, and the ability to calculate grades. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk for long hours; be okay with bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing; sit; use hands and fingers a lot to handle, grab or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance on uneven ground or while carrying things. Be able to go up and down ladders or stairs; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, wear safety gear like gloves, goggles, helmets etc.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions that are hot, cold, loud, dusty and/or wet. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Ojai Valley School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status. To submit your resume, or for further assistance or information, please contact Morgan Middough at [email protected].
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
