Bus Driver

Littleton Elementary School District • Avondale, AZ

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About The Position

The Bus Driver operates a school transit bus on assigned routes to and from school and special events, providing safe and secure transportation for students. The role is classified as non-exempt, Grade 16, and is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing according to District policy. Employment is for ten or twelve months per year; salary and work year are established by the Board.

The driver monitors students and maintains appropriate conduct in the passenger compartment, performs and documents daily vehicle inspections, reports maintenance concerns, and cleans the bus interior. The driver may assist students with safety belts and with boarding and exiting safely. Performance is evaluated annually under the Board’s policy for classified personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures and student conduct rules.
• Knowledge of safe driving techniques in all road conditions, the local geographical area and road systems, and City and state traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate school transit vehicles safely and in compliance with traffic laws, District policies and procedures, and state and local regulations.
• Ability to react quickly to situations that could create safety or security problems.
• Ability to provide courteous and respectful customer service to transit bus riders.
• Ability to monitor and correct student behavior.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures closely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and others.
• Ability, with reasonable accommodation, to meet the physical requirements: corrected vision to 20/20, hearing in the normal range (corrected), clear speech, lifting, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and dragging 125 pounds.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Valid State of Arizona Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) endorsement.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skill; the diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating any type of passenger transport vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive students to and from school and special events.
• Monitor students and maintain good student conduct in the passenger compartment.
• Enforce District policies and rules of conduct, and report behavior issues and other concerns to a supervisor or Principal.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and ensure the bus is operating correctly.
• Identify and report vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance or repair.
• Clean the bus interior, including sweeping floors and cleaning windows and seats.
• Document pre-trip inspections and complete and submit required written reports daily.
• May assist students with safety belts and with getting on and off the bus safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED