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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6595578

Base Rate:

\$19.19Driving Wage; Paid Training at \$17.08/hr

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B21,9.25 months

Hours:

Full-time and Part-time (Full time: 30-40 hours per week, Part time: 20-29 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

Benefits apply to Full-Time positions only

OVERVIEW

To safely drive a school bus and/or school van to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Must possess a valid Arizona Drivers License with a clean driving record
• Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. attend State Bus Driver clinic and pass fingerprint check)
• Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
• Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful
• Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
• Ability to work varying driving assignments
• Physical ability to pull, reach, push, bend and walk
• Successfully pass bus driver agility test
• Ability to work both AM & PM bus routes every weekday. This is a split-shift position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions (field trips, athletic events)
• Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency transport
• Administer first aid and medical assistance to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students
• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers
• Instruct students in the rules and regulations of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures
• Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are on the bus
• Inform school and/or district personnel of practices and incidents, providing information for proper procedures
• Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus you drive each day
• Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures
• Do not drive an unsafe bus; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus
• Complete required paperwork and keep route sheet current
• Attend training programs to maintain skills and meet requirements of school bus certificate
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Transportation

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION:Th district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.