Bus Driver

Various Positions Available

Festival Foothills Elementary School Route in the west valley (Surprise/Buckeye) & Wickenburg area available

Wickenburg Unified School District is looking for individuals who are willing to complete the training necessary to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger and bus endorsements to be part of our permanent driver staff. The district is willing to pay $830 in associated training costs if new hires are willing to work with the district and be available for a full year.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Commercial Driver's License and State Bus Driver's Certificate preferred;
• Must be able to acquire/maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements;
• We can and will provide training for the above requirements/qualifications;
• Must maintain a current CPR and First Aid Card;
• Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card;
• Acceptable driving record for the last three (3) years;
• Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred;
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1968.

Essential Duties:

• Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division and Wickenburg U.S.D. regulations;
• Drives routes as required;
• Performs route schedule in a timely and efficient manner;
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus;
• Completes disciplinary reports on students who violate rules;
• Cleans and services bus daily;
• Posts accurate schedule in bus;
• Performs safety check of flares, first aid equipment, fire extinguishers, lights, brakes, tools and tires as directed by supervisor;
• Notified proper authority of mechanical and safety device failures;
• Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops;
• Transports only authorized students and authorized personnel;
• Conducts bus safety and evacuation drills;
• Reports all accidents to proper authority and completes related reports;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.