Bus Driver - Full & Part Time Positions Available

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

15h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Bus Driver Transportation - 549 N Stapley Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona. Base Rate: $ 19.64 Driving 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 Job Summary: To provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers according to District, DPS and FMCSA standards; to safely drive any school bus and/or any school van to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions. 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. Candidates must complete an on-line application

Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record from Arizona DOT MVD and be accident free
Must be certified continuously as a school bus driver in Arizona for the 12-month period immediately preceding the application and be employed as a certified school bus driver at the time of the application
Knowledge of Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus Drivers
Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws

Nice To Haves

High School education or GED preferred
Knowledge of district policies and procedures preferred
Knowledge of street and school locations within the district preferred
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to train school bus drivers in behind-the-wheel training and/or classroom training
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 preferred
Ability to meet time schedules; must be punctual and reliable
Ability to work varying driving assignments and to drive a variety of buses (regular and special ed)
Ability to effectively communicate using a two-way radio
Proficient demonstration of driving skills and proficiency
Ability to drive safely under pressure

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers according to District, DPS and FMCSA standards
Drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers
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
Perform 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, including bus driver duties
Regular and on-time attendance required
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools