Bus Driver (Multiple Positions)

Phoenix Union High School District 210•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver transports special needs students between home and school safely and on time, and provides transportation for special programs and activities. The role drives buses on assigned routes and activity trips, picks up and drops off students at designated stops and schools, and helps maintain students’ behavior, safety, and medical needs while aboard the bus. The driver inspects, fuels, cleans, and sterilizes buses; communicates with parents, supervisors, school staff, coworkers, and students; and completes required paperwork, including route changes, MIPS, mileage reports, and student counts. The position supports the Phoenix Union High School District’s relationship with the public through courteous, professional conduct and maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information. The driver follows Governing Board Policies and performs other related duties as required or assigned. Work is performed on a school bus along designated routes. It involves climbing bus stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching or stooping, pulling, and may require lifting up to 100 pounds. The employee may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of experience operating a bus, successful completion of PXU’s Bus Driver Trainee Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Arizona State Class B Commercial Driver’s License, or a Class B Commercial Driver’s License from an adjacent state, with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
Valid Department of Public Safety-issued Level 1 IVP Fingerprint clearance card.
Current Red Cross first aid and CPR certificates at the time of employment, or obtain them within the first 10 days of employment and maintain current status.
Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in resolving problems among students.
Skill in safely operating a school bus wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs on the bus.
Skill in maintaining order and safety on a school bus.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Ability to identify and address all student needs.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including tactful and courteous interaction with the public.
Commitment to creating and sustaining a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Drive a bus along assigned routes and special activity trips.
Pick up and drop off students at designated bus stops and schools.
Inspect buses for safety and proper operation.
Fuel buses.
Monitor and assist with students’ behavior, safety, and medical needs on the school bus.
Clean and sterilize buses.
Communicate regularly with parents, supervisors, school staff, coworkers, and students.
Complete required paperwork, including route changes, MIPS, mileage reports, and student counts.
Demonstrate courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information.
Follow Governing Board Policies and perform other related duties as required or assigned.