Sub Bus Driver - Transportation Department

Buckeye Union High School District•Buckeye, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to the District’s regular and extracurricular programs. This is a substitute position, with hours as needed.

Requirements

Valid AZ Dept of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Possess and maintain an appropriate Arizona Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and AZ DOT Certificate.
Possess and maintain a safe driving record and meet the requirements for School Bus Driver Certification.
Possess a valid First Aid Training and CPR Certificate.
Must be able to pass a DOT Physical exam, drug screen and alcohol test.
Must be able to push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds and pass DPS physical performance test.
Ability to communicate and work well with staff, students, and parents.
Ability to communicate with and receive direction from the Supervisors or Dispatchers.
Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.
Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.
Dedication to providing the highest level of service.
Adherence to policies and procedures.
Resourceful and adaptable.
Must be able to prioritize tasks assigned by supervisor.
Periodic stress due to deadlines and multiple schedules.
Interact primarily with students, the public, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

Ensure and maintain a safe environment for students during loading, transport and unloading and report student misconduct according to established directions.
Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Observe all mandatory safety regulations for the purpose of being in compliance with the established rules and laws as outlined by DPS and Arizona Traffic Laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
Report all necessary preventative maintenance as directed for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle.
Prepare and submit required record information on appropriate forms in a timely manner.
Instruct passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the bus.
Assist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behavior and monitor students to ensure the safety of other students and staff on the bus.
Report observations and incidents and communicate them to appropriate district staff.
Maintain a clean bus on a daily basis.
Meet or exceed the District dress code.
Ability to drive all bus types safely.
Must maintain order among the students, supervises their behavior and enforces district conduct on the bus.
Must use own initiative and judgment in performing job.
Participates in continuing education, workshops, in-services, etc., to maintain proficient technical skills and continued professional growth.
Performs other related duties as assigned.