Bus Driver (F/T) - Transportation (multiple positions)

Scottsdale USD 48 • Scottsdale, AZ

2d

About The Position

Incumbents drive a school bus, van or other motorized vehicle in the transport of students. Duties include: conducting safety checks of equipment; monitoring student behavior; and completing incidents reports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License for 5 years.
• Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License with P and S and Air Brake Endorsement before transporting students.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• DPS Certification
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of first aid practices
• Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices
• Skill in single, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill in satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operate equipment used in profession.
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Additionally, all Department of Public Safety tests (e.g., physical performance test) must be successfully completed a minimum of every two years. (Test includes lifting 30 pounds from the ground to the floor of the bus (and from the floor of the bus to the ground) and also dragging 125 pounds.)
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, and extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, including car seats, wheelchairs, seat belts, lifts, and/or other applicable equipment.
• Drives a school bus, van, or other motorized vehicle for the purpose of transporting students to applicable locations, including field trips and special events.
• Maintains attendance records, seating charts, disciplinary documentation, and updated student information; communicates via radio dispatch to parents, students, Administrators, and/or other applicable individuals.
• Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls.
• Performs pre- and post bus inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with proper safety standards.
• Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities; conducts re-fueling activities, to include maintaining assigned fuel use logs; reports perceived or potential school bus defects in a time efficient manner to appropriate District personnel.
• Transports students according to established routing sheets; ensures maintenance of periodic routing updates.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees