School Bus Driver 3683 - Oro Valley

AZ State School for the Deaf and Blind•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

School bus drivers are tasked with the vital responsibility of protecting our students on their way to and from school. They are the most highly trained, tested and scrutinized drivers on the road, requiring a CDL and Passenger and Student endorsements. They are required to know their students and be aware of their different disabilities in order to make their transportation times as comfortable and safe as possible. School bus drivers carry the most precious cargo: our children. Drivers and assistants make sure that students get to school and back home safely every day. They are the first school workers to greet students in the morning and the last to wave goodbye to them in the afternoon. This position is responsible for operating a state vehicle and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Position conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections, observes safety regulations and policies, enforces student discipline in the vehicle and performs related work.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or statute.
Must possess and then maintain a Class B CDL with a P and S endorsement.
Must pass physical and drug screens.
Positions working directly with students must obtain CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) CPR and First Aid Certification.
Valid Arizona State Drivers License in good standing as provided by a 39 month report run by the MVD.
Must be able to pass a post offer physical performance test.
Must be willing to participate in annual and random drug and alcohol testing.
Knowledge of Arizona rules/regulations related to pupil transportation.
Knowledge of Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Drivers.
Knowledge of FMSCA rules and regulations of operating a school bus.
Knowledge of School Bus evacuation drills.
Knowledge of Proper wheelchair tie down and lift protocol.
Ability to read gauges and indicators of a vehicle and to prepare a report.
Ability to operate assigned vehicle in a safe manner and by the statutes of Arizona.
Ability to maintain courteous and professional manner.
Ability to follow scheduled route within allotted timeline.
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand.
Ability to drive a large vehicle.
Defensive Driving skills.
CPR / First Aid/CIT skills.
Good decision making skills.

Nice To Haves

ASL (preferred but not required upon hiring)
Be prepared to participate in the ASL classes provided by the Agency.
Be prepared to learn a vocabulary of frequently used word to communicate in ASL with students and staff.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the state vehicle according to a set daily schedule.
Ensure that the vehicle is in good operating condition at all times.
Pick up and drop off students as per the schedule.
Maintain order and security in the vehicle.
Obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct.
Deal with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
Make note of and report on any complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service.
Respond to complaints in a courteous and respectful manner.
Operate the state vehicle in a safe manner.
Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
Observe safety regulations and policies.
Enforce student discipline in the vehicle.
Perform related work.