Bus Driver I ( 9 month)

Alhambra Elementary School District • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

To transport children for school purposes in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• The ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction.
• The ability to speak polite English in order to communicate and receive instruction.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years old
• Arizona State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class B minimum) With Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Arizona CDL Medical Certification
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) School Bus Certificate
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification
• Must Register with and submit to annual FMSCA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Queries
• Must submit to annual Motor Vehicle Records Request (MVRR).
• Must submit to annual and/or biennial DOT Bus Driver Physical
• Must submit and pass a biennial Physical Performance Test
• Must submit to drug and alcohol drug screening in accordance with federal laws and Governing Board policies.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• The job is performed under extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, intense noise, travel, chemicals, odors, blood, and other bodily fluids, and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Responsibilities

• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety issues and reporting the situation to the Director of Transportation for additional review.
• Assists students and other passengers (e.g. seating, restraints, special equipment, lifts, etc.) for the purpose of providing proper positioning and/or safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport.
• Communicates with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatchers, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Conducts reviews of safety and evacuation procedures (e.g. location of emergency kits, proper operation of two-way radios, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and security of bus passengers.
• Driver schools’ buses for the purpose of transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintains assigned vehicle interior (e.g. fuel, DEF, scratch, and dent checks, cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc. for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.
• Monitors students, parents, and/or teachers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and intra-stop inspections (e.g. child checks, fluids, gauges, tires, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operation condition of the vehicle and to meet state requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage, drivers log, vehicle inspections reports, vehicle repair reports, incident/accident reports, school bus incident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Recommends route adjustments for the purpose of coordinating bus routes and maximizing the District’s transportation services.
• Verifies student access and egress from the bus (e.g. bus passes, tags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that riders load and unload from the bus at their designated stop.
• Performs other related duties as well as office and/or garage-related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget.
• Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
• There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Benefits

• employee benefits in accordance with Board Policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED