FY 26/27 Bus Driver- 10 Month

Buckeye Elementary School District • Buckeye, AZ

12h

About The Position

To safely transport the district’s students to and from school and home and to other activities as required.

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.
• Assume responsibility for and secure the district campuses clean and orderly.
• 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.
• Work efficiently and cooperatively with other staff members.

Benefits

• Mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Earned Paid Sick Time: Up to 5 days
• Personal Business: Up to 5 days (60 day probation waiting period)
• District Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for employee only (60 day probation waiting period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED