About This Role
Driving a bus to transport students and other passengers safely to and from school and educational activities is the main purpose of this job. The role involves maintaining the vehicle and ensuring passenger order, and suits a driver with an exemplary, accident-free record.
Responsibilities
- Drive school bus or other approved district vehicle designed to carry no more than 15 passengers on scheduled route transporting students to and from school
- Transport students on educational field trips and sporting events, local and out of town
- Maintain order among the passengers, supervise their behavior and enforce district standards of conduct on buses
- Conduct emergency evacuation drills twice yearly
- Administer first aid when necessary
- Maintain interior and exterior of bus clean and neat
- Make minor seat repairs and remove graffiti
- Service bus daily, including putting in fuel, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer and fluid level in battery
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations
- Check bus constantly for mechanical defects and needed repairs in accordance with the district bus safety program and report defects or needed repairs on the daily inspection report
- Keep record of gas and oil usage, mileage, and the number of students transported as required
- Attend safety meetings
- Perform a 15-minute bus check prior to driving scheduled route
- React professionally for the safety of the students in the event of an emergency
- Operate two-way radio
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Related experience and/or training preferred
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Understand and comply with all traffic laws
- Exemplary driving record and proof must be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Records annually
- Maintain an exceptionally clean, accident-free driving history
- First Aid certification and CPR training
- Pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card
- Successfully pass a drug screen urinalysis annually or as requested
- Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate by meeting state requirements and standards
- Able to push, pull or lift weights up to 50 pounds
Important Details
- Schedule: 194 Day / Work Calendar
- Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
About the Company