School Bus Driver

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7428114 -

• Pay Rate:**\$20.06 \$22.93 per hour (Grade 112 on the salary schedule; placement based on experience) -
• Schedule:**Full-time, 8 hours per day -
• Benefits:**We offer a**generous benefits package**, including health insurance, particpation in the Arizona State Retirement
  
  

System, paid time off, and more. **Please note that this position requires that you are able to obtain an Arizona DPS-issued level one IVP fingerprint clearance card. To obtain your IVP card, you can apply online at:.** **SUMMARY:** The Bus Driver/Support Personnel will operate a bus transporting students on daily routes and to special destinations for student instruction and will perform other district duties when not directly involved in student transportation. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor*.*
• Drives bus on regular routes and special assignments.
• Checks the bus daily to ensure proper systems are functioning.
• Monitors and maintains discipline on the bus at all times.
• Reports any defects or non-operational findings of district vehicles to the supervisor.
• Adheres to all safety rules, regulations, district policies, and state laws pertaining to the operation of school buses and district vehicles.
• Move, stock, lift, and stack materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in the district warehouse physical inventory.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of district sites.
• Assist in Child Nutrition Functions
• Maintains regular attendance at work.
• Keeps bus clean.
• Conducts safety checks of equipment.
• Conducts bus evacuations as required. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
• Supervises students while they are being transported. **QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.*
• Must possess or obtain first aid and CPR certification.
• Must pass physical agility test and be able to lift/move up to 125
  
  

pounds.

• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must have a clean driving record. **LANGUAGE SKILLS:**
• Ability to read and interpret written information related to the job.
• Ability to write basic reports and general correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public (parents). **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
• Skill in operating a school bus.
• Knowledge of rules and established procedures in the operation of a school bus.
• Ability to read directions and write reports. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:** **High school diploma or GED required.** **A valid Arizona Class B (CDL) Drivers License with passenger endorsement required.** **A school bus driver Certificate **