SUMMARY:Ensures students and other official passengers are transported safely and efficiently to and from school and other school related events (field trips, events, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the school bus (morning & afternoon)
• Report to Executive Director any maintenance issues with school bus.
• Transports passengers (students, teachers, parents, etc.) to and from school and other school events.
• Ensures that students are delivered to proper drop-off points; determines that students are met by designated parent or guardian
• Demonstrates and explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers in accordance with Transportation Safety Training
• Maintains daily mileage and route logs; updates route maps and directions, according to official route directions.
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Conducts a daily pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle. Outside inspection to include tires, wheels, fluid leaks/levels, windshield, mirrors, warning system, exhaust system and emergency exits. Inside inspection to include cleanliness, instruments and controls, gauges, warning lights emergency equipment
• Cleans and sweeps bus interior; fuels bus; reports all defects or non-operational findings
• Communicates with teachers, registrar & principal.
• Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per prescribed policies, prepares conduct reports
• Operates wheelchair lift, and loads and unloads and safely secures passengers confined to wheelchairs
• Monitors the activities of Transportation (Bus) Monitors as they relate to their actions with students and the public
• Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
• Report to Executive Director on any maintenance issues.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Ability to operate a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle and foot controls with two feet simultaneously
• Ability to use two-way communication equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years driving experience
• Arizona Class B Driver’s License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required upon hiring
• Must submit to background check
• Annual Drug Screen (Panel 5 and Panel 9)
• Physical Performance Test (Every 2 years)
• Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Proof of Behind the wheel training and road test form
• Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Willing to work with others.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

Requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL- Student Transportation (Required)

Work Location: In person