What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)?
SUMMARY
Ensures children are transported to and from school, athletic events, field trips and other TUSD activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Five years previous driving experience required.
- Ability to demonstrate mechanical skills as needed.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s license
- MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
- Speak, Read and Write in English
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, and current Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate required within ten days of hire. -CDL training is provided by the district during the first week of employment.
- Post-Offer/Pre-employment ADOT Medical Certificate with Lift Test required.
- Must submit to a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol screen
- CPR and First Aid Certification, certification must be maintained current during course of employment.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.
COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Transportation - Central, East and/or West - Kino & Broadway Area
Department website: http://www.tusd1.org/Departments/Transportation
Classification: - Blue Collar
FTE : 0.75 - 6 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
This position is open continuously. There are multiple training classes scheduled throughout the school year.
Work Calendar: 12 months / $15.45 per hour during the training period.
The position pays $21.33 per hour with CDL. Credit is given for experience up to $24.76 per hour.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Salary : $21 - $25