Bus Drivers

Humboldt Unified School District•Prescott Valley, AZ

49d

About The Position

Ensures students and other official passengers are transported safely and efficiently to and from school and other school related events (field trips, athletic events, etc.).

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 years driving experience
Arizona Class B Driver’s License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements
Arizona School Bus Driver Certification
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
Current CPR and First Aid Certification required
6.5 refresher course every two years as required by DPS
Maintains a clean driving record
The ability to check and respond to emails via Google Suite.
Ability to operate a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle and foot controls with two feet simultaneously
Ability to use two-way communication equipment
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Knowledge of towns and streets

Responsibilities

Transports passengers to and from school and other district sanctioned events
Ensures that students are delivered to proper drop-off points.
Determines that students are met by designated parent or guardian
Demonstrates and explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers in accordance with Transportation Safety Training
Maintains daily mileage and route logs
Updates route maps and directions
Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
Performs as a substitute bus driver
Conducts a daily pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle.
Outside inspection to include tires, wheels, fluid leaks/levels, windshield, mirrors, warning system, exhaust system and emergency exits.
Inside inspection to include cleanliness, instruments and controls, gauges, warning lights emergency equipment
Cleans and sweeps bus interior
Fuels bus
Reports all defects or non-operational findings
Communicates with teachers, principal, monitors and other officials
Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per prescribed policies, prepares conduct reports
Operates wheelchair lift, and loads and unloads and safely secures passengers confined to wheelchairs, Monitors the activities of Transportation (Bus) Monitors as they relate to their actions with students and the public
Utilize mandatory seating charts required by DPS