Bus Driver/Utility Worker HIRING INCENTIVE

Job Summary Duties and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the Bus Driver / Utility Worker operates a school bus in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; maintains order and discipline among passengers; conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintains accurate logs and reports; and ensures the safe operating condition of assigned vehicles. The position also performs custodial, grounds, and general maintenance duties, including cleaning, minor repairs, equipment setup, assisting with deliveries, supporting campus events, and maintaining safe and orderly facilities. Duties may include assisting students with boarding and exiting vehicles, operating wheelchair lifts, using two-way radios, and performing routine maintenance and grounds work as assigned. Bus Driver / Utility Worker (Training Available): This is a classified, twelve-month position under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor and/or the Supervisor of Maintenance, Operations, and Grounds. The Bus Driver / Utility Worker is responsible for operating a school bus on designated routes to transport students to and from school sites, school-related activities, and programs, while also providing support in custodial, grounds, and general maintenance functions as assigned. This position typically includes approximately five (5) hours per day of driving responsibilities and approximately three (3) hours per day of utility or maintenance duties. The position requires a strong commitment to student safety, professionalism, reliability, and teamwork. This position supports the District's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and is generally scheduled Monday through Friday during the regular school year, with typical hours between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch period. Work hours and assignments are subject to change based on program needs, staffing levels, and operational requirements of the District. Requirements / QualificationsCertificate Copy (Medical Examiner Certificate) Certification (Bus Driver Certificate) CPR/First Aid Certification DMV Printout Driver's License Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 recent letters;dated within the past 2 years) Other (Letter of Intent for current employees only) Proof of HS Graduation Resume TB Screening Result Comments and Other Information HIRING INCENTIVE INFORMATIONHiring Incentive - $10,000 The District is offering a $10,000 hiring incentive for qualified candidates who commit to a minimum of three (3) years of employment. The incentive will be paid as follows: $5,000 within forty-five (45) days of the employee's first day of paid service $5,000 within forty-five (45) days following the successful completion of one (1) full year of service Eligibility for the incentive is contingent upon: Successful completion of the District's commercial driver training program Passage of all required CHP school bus driver testing Appointment into the Bus Driver / Utility Worker position Continued employment in good standing Individuals participating in training or serving in a substitute or trainee capacity are not eligible for incentive payments until fully licensed and hired into the position. Successful candidates must pass pre-employment physical. Must pass DOT Drug and Alcohol Pre-Employment screening. Only applicants with all required attachments will be considered. Fingerprint clearance upon hire with DPOL JUSD. Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, citizenship or immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to: David Childers Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (209) 392-0200 2041 Almond Street Dos Palos, CA 93620 If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Dos Palos-Oro Loma JUSD will provide you with one upon notice.

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