Bus Runner - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

17h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the smooth and efficient transportation of students by assisting bus drivers, monitoring student safety, and facilitating communication between schools, parents, and transportation staff. All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent preferred
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
Successfully pass bus driver agility test
Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona
At least 21 years of age
Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels
Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful; proficiency in using routing and communication technology, such as GPS navigation systems, tablets, and district-issued devices, preferred
Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
Ability to work varying driving assignments
Ability to work both AM & PM bus routes every weekday, this may be a split-shift position
Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
Maintaining focus for extended periods
Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force

Nice To Haves

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Responsibilities

Regular and on-time attendance required
Drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers
Drive defensively, courteously and cautiously
Perform walk-around pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus you drive. Do not drive an unsafe bus or vehicle
Do not drive an unsafe bus; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus
Obey all regulations, policies and laws of the State and District
Maintain cleanliness of shop areas
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools