School Bus Driver

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Under general supervision from the Transportation Manager, the School Bus Driver safely transports children to and from school and extracurricular activities in a time-efficient manner. The position drives established routes, follows schedules and safety procedures, communicates with students, parents, and staff, and coordinates route or passenger changes with the Student Transportation Coordinator. It also includes vehicle inspections and records, maintaining order on the bus, responding to mechanical issues or accidents, and providing transportation for extracurricular activities as assigned.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The employee must pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background checks, is subject to random drug testing, and must complete a background check every five years. Employment preference is given first to qualified Community Members, then qualified Native Americans, and then other qualified applicants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, or the ability to obtain the CDL and endorsements and Arizona School Bus Driver certification within one year of hire.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and basic first aid and CPR certification at the time of hire.
• Valid Arizona driver's license for the class of vehicle operated.
• At least one year of experience in the class of vehicle operated.
• Knowledge of the history, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community; the Community's geographic layout; and Community and state laws and ordinances governing school bus operation.
• Skill in interacting with children of all ages, safely operating a large commercial motor vehicle, and reading and interpreting map coordinates.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations governing daily school bus operation; maintain student discipline without compromising safe driving; follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures; and install car seats or other restraints as needed.
• Ability to sit for 70% of the day and stand, bend, crouch, or stoop for 30% of the time; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; and push or pull up to 50 pounds during emergency evacuation procedures.
• Ability to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures and use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, night/dusk, color, and peripheral vision.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background checks; subject to random drug testing and a background check every five years.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on a daily, pre-established route and keep to the scheduled times.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with students, parents, and personnel.
• Coordinate with the Student Transportation Coordinator about changes to duties or routes and new student passengers.
• Pick up and deliver only authorized students at assigned stops, and ensure all students have left the bus before departing each stop.
• Maintain order and discipline by following established bus safety rules, and report and document unruly behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Check that the communication device, such as a two-way radio, is working before each trip.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report for daily safety checks.
• Follow traffic regulations in the CDL manual, the Bus Driver Handbook, and local ordinances, as well as mandatory school bus safety regulations; keep emergency exits clear.
• Report accidents immediately as required.
• Provide transportation for extracurricular activities outside normal scheduled work hours when assigned.
• Conduct semi-annual bus evacuation drills as required by the Department of Education.
• Notify the departmental supervisor in writing immediately about mechanical problems or repairs.
• With assistance from Bus Monitors, ensure children use age-appropriate safety restraints during transportation.
• Attend departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective work-unit operations.

What This Job Offers

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