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JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
JOB GOAL:
To provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and special events in a positive and effective manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger, “S”, and Air Brake endorsements
Must be able to pass a School Bus Drivers Physical examination, per Federal and State Department of Transportation Laws, including substance abuse screening
Must pass the State of Arizona Physical Performance Test for School Bus Drivers
Must have an excellent attendance record
Must have Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint
Must have an excellent attendance record
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 Days; 9 Months
COMPENSATION: $18.47 - $21.81
BENEFITS: As per District policy
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and/or Transportation Supervisor
HOURS: 35 hours per week - Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Observe all traffic laws, safety regulations, and District policies
Comply with all Arizona Minimum Standards for bus drivers
Operate all vehicles in a sale, efficient manner and transport only authorized students and personnel
Communicate with Director, vehicle drivers, and District staff in a professional manner
Drive all routes and/or assignments as designed, on schedule, and discharge passengers only at authorized bus stops
Identify, by name, the majority of students that ride the bus
Maintain discipline on the bus and report student discipline problems to the Director
Cooperate with the Director in basic checkout and emergency procedures
Provide departmental reports as requested
Complete written reports and discuss with Director all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injury situations
Report and request in writing, all necessary vehicle maintenance and repairs
Keep interior of assigned bus in clean condition
Attend mandatory departmental meetings
Know how to operate a mechanical wheelchair lift and be able to secure wheelchairs in the bus is so equipped
Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections properly
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to staff and students
Perform other duties as assigned by Directory and/or his/her designee
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move a student with disabilities.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme cold; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.