*About us*
West County Transportation Agency is a medium business in Sonoma County, CA.
Our goal is to Provide safe, coordinated, and child-centered transportation.
School transportation is a crucial transition for students.
A positive experience on the school bus can enhance a student's positive attitude and willingness to learn in the classroom.
Our work environment includes:
* Relaxed atmosphere
* On-the-job training
* Safe work environment
* Lively atmosphere
* Wellness programs
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Bus Driver to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting passengers safely and efficiently, following all applicable laws and regulations.
The Bus Driver will be expected to inspect the vehicle prior to each trip, provide courteous customer service, and maintain a clean and orderly bus.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and is looking for a rewarding career.
Responsibilities:
* Drive a school bus daily or as assigned over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and delivering school children, and adherence to all applicable laws or procedures of the State of California or the State Department of Education.
* Escorts children across streets when necessary, stopping traffic as required, with care towards student safety.
* Transports students and teachers on special trips to various locations, choosing the best route and making departure and arrival times as scheduled.
* Inspects bus prior to operation as required by law for safety purposes.
* Maintains good order among the school children on buses and while the bus is parked at bus stops.
Contacting parents, students, and administrators as required by policy to deal with all discipline problems.
* Follows all Agency policies regarding student control and contact with parents and citizens.
* Renders first aid and/or emergency assistance as needed.
* Maintains daily records on assigned route and bus operation.
* Cleans and services assigned bus as per Agency policy.
* Follows all associated or related Agency policy.
* Attends and participates in required in-service instruction.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.
22 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid training
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
* Split shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Signing bonus
* Supplemental income
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Sonoma County, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)
* CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person