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
