Bus Driver

Leona Group Schools•Phoenix, AZ

18d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver transports students safely to and from school and school-sponsored activities. The role maintains safe and clean assigned vehicles, keeps required records, and communicates with students, parents, and staff about transportation matters. Drivers follow transportation schedules, safety procedures, traffic regulations, and school expectations; report incidents and concerns; and support student safety and order on the bus. The position also requires vehicle checks and maintenance notifications, completion of incident reports, and participation in required training, drills, and certification procedures.

Requirements

Basic writing, reading, and communication skills, typically acquired through a high school diploma or higher.
Ability to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations, and signs, and to make written and oral reports to supervisors.
Driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.
Arizona school bus driver certificate issued by AZDPS/STU.
Medical Examiner’s certificate.
Physical performance test (PPT).
Clear background check, including motor vehicle record, to qualify for coverage under the school’s student-transportation insurance.
Ability to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents in stressful situations.
Ability to appropriately supervise students and maintain order and discipline on the bus.
Ability to comply with routine safety procedures, including vehicle checks and end-of-shift sweeps.
Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience driving a bus or commercial vehicle.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus or other assigned vehicle to transport students between home and school or to school-sponsored activities.
Follow transportation schedules so students arrive at school or home on time.
Follow traffic rules, safety procedures, and school transportation expectations.
Report incidents, accidents, safety concerns, and schedule deviations to school administration, parents, or administrators as appropriate.
Complete incident reports and cooperate with accident investigations, insurance claim processing, safety checks, and other inquiries.
Participate in required safety drills, driver training, and certification procedures.
Implement student safety procedures and maintain order and discipline on the bus.
Communicate professionally with students and parents about student needs or concerns, including behavior concerns.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicles and notify an administrator of needed repairs or maintenance.
Complete routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks and end-of-shift sweeps.
Submit to required random drug testing.