Bus Driver/Transportation Worker

Arizona Department of Education • Ganado, AZ

71d • $19 - $22

About The Position

The job of Bus Driver/Transportation Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. While providing support within the transportation services including assisting vehicle maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is required.
• Bus Driver's Certificate.
• Commercial Driver's License (Must have permit upon hire).
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certificate.
• Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability.
• Clean MVR within the past five (5) years.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Background Clearances.
• Drug Test.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Post-Offer DOT Screening.
• Pre-Placement Medical Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for Bus and heavy automotive driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists mechanics as needed for the purpose of completing difficult tasks and responding to coworker requests.
• Assists students and student supervisors for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicles/buses for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents of events, policies and/or practices for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

Benefits

• Full-Time position.
• Salary: $19.20 to $22.26 Per Hour.
• 9 month position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees