25-26 Bus Driver - 10 MO/8HRS

Buckeye Elementary School District•Buckeye, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting the district's students to and from school and home, and to other activities as required. This role involves operating district school buses in a safe and conscientious manner, maintaining order among students by ensuring proper loading and seating according to state, federal, and district regulations. Key duties include performing daily routine safety checks on the assigned bus, exhibiting caution and alertness, and acquiring knowledge of all bus routes. The driver is expected to practice regular and consistent attendance, maintain good public relations with students, staff, administration, and parents, and identify destinations and best routes before departing. Responsibilities also include reporting service concerns to the Mechanic and/or Transportation Coordinator, assisting with route setting or changes, and assisting with bus driving as needed. The driver must refrain from inappropriate language, report student problems, and complete all required paperwork. Maintaining the cleanliness and good repair of the school bus fleet, recording daily mileage and student counts, and fueling vehicles are also part of the job. The position requires performing all duties and assignments safely, using appropriate safety equipment, and attending classes, in-services, and seminars to improve knowledge and skills. Emergency tasks, carrying out oral and written instructions, maintaining personal cleanliness, securing district property and keys, and assisting with district maintenance and campus cleanliness are also expected. The driver must work efficiently and cooperatively with other staff members and maintain district security by locking doors and gates and reporting any problems with locks, lighting, windows, or utilities. This is a non-exempt, 10-month position following the 2025-2026 District Calendar.

Requirements

High School Graduate, GED, or previous experience in school bus driving, or the exhibited desire and ability to perform the required duties.
Must possess a valid State of Arizona Certified Drivers license (CDL).

Nice To Haves

Fluency in writing, speaking, and reading Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the district school buses in a safe and conscientious manner.
Maintain order on the school bus by ensuring that students are loaded properly and seated as prescribed by state and federal law and district regulations.
Daily perform a routine check of the safety functions of the assigned bus to ensure its safety and readiness for driving.
Exhibit caution and alertness.
Acquire knowledge of all bus routes.
Practice regular and consistent attendance, arriving and departing at the designated times for your position.
Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
Identify destination and best route before departing on all trips.
Report all service concerns to the Mechanic and/or Transportation Coordinator as they are identified.
Assist the Transportation Coordinator in setting routes or making changes to routes when needed.
Assist with bus driving as needed.
Refrain from the use of inappropriate, obscene or foul language.
Report problems with students to the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Principal and complete all required paperwork.
Sweep, wash and generally keep in good repair and condition the school bus fleet of the district.
Record daily mileage and number of students being transported daily on district forms.
Fuel vehicle as required and complete required paperwork.
Perform all duties and assignments and use materials and operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner, using all safety equipment or clothing which might be reasonable to ensure the safety of self, fellow employees and students.
Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services, equipment, materials and functions as they pertain to the district’s needs.
Perform emergency tasks as needed and directed.
Listen to, understand and carry out oral and written instructions and directives, and respond with oral and written reports as required.
Maintain good personal cleanliness and dress appropriately for the position.
Maintain in good condition and store for safekeeping all property, supplies and materials of the district.
Assist with district maintenance as needed.
Assist in keeping the district campuses clean and orderly.
Assume responsibility for and secure the district assigned keys which are assigned to you for your job use and safekeeping.
Work efficiently and cooperatively with other staff members.
Maintain district security by locking all doors and gates for which you are responsible, being on campus only during reasonable hours, and reporting to the Director of Maintenance/Transportation, Business Manager or Superintendent any problems with locks, lighting, windows, utilities, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance/Transportation or Superintendent.