THE DISTRICT OFFERS PAID CDL TRAINING FOR BUS DRIVER POSITIONS.

Full-time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their 60th day of employment: The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and LegalShield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee. You can view more information on benefit policies & costs on the benefits page at Benefits Page Link
TITLE: Bus Driver
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 0.75 FTE / 9-month
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Classified

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid AZ Dept of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Possess and maintain an appropriate Arizona Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and AZ DOT Certificate.
• Posses and maintain a safe driving record and meet the requirements for School Bus Driver Certification.
• Obtain and maintain a valid First Aid Training and CPR Certificate.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical exam, drug screen and alcohol test.
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds and pass DPS physical performance test.
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff, students, and parents.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to the District’s regular and extracurricular programs.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Ensure and maintain a safe environment for students during loading, transport and unloading and report student misconduct according to established directions.
• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for the purpose of being in compliance with the established rules and laws as outlined by DPS and Arizona Traffic Laws.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Report all necessary preventative maintenance as directed for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle.
• Prepare and submit required record information on appropriate forms in a timely manner.
• Instruct passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the bus.
• Assist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behavior and monitor students to ensure the safety of other students and staff on the bus.
• Report observations and incidents and communicate them to appropriate district staff.
• Ability to communicate with and receive direction from the Supervisors or Dispatchers.
• Maintain a clean bus on a daily basis.
• Meet or exceed the District dress code.
• Ability to drive all bus types safely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must maintain order among the students, supervises their behavior and enforces district conduct on the bus.
• Must use own initiative and judgment in performing job
• Participates in continuing education, workshops, in-services, etc., to maintain proficient technical skills and continued professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned