Part Time Bus Driver

Job Location: Skyview High School - Buckeye, AZ 85326 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly Job Shift: AM Job Category: Transportation Position Objective Transport students safely to and from school or school-sponsored activities. Maintain safe and clean bus conditions, keep necessary records, and communicate effectively with parents, students and staff about transportation-related matters. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drive school bus or other assigned vehicle to transport students between home and school or on school-sponsored activities. Adhere to transportation schedules so that students arrive on time to school or home. Follow all assigned traffic rules, safety procedures, and school expectations for transportation programs. Report any incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to school administration. Complete related incident reports and comply fully with any accident investigation, insurance claim processing, safety checks, or other inquiries. Participate in any necessary safety drills, driver training, certification procedures, or other steps required to maintain driving credentials. Submit to random drug tests as required according to U.S. Department of Transportation requirements. Implement student procedures to ensure safety on the bus. Make necessary reports to parents and administrators when student behavior is a concern. Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding student needs or concerns; provide timely notice to parents and administrators in the event of any deviations from transportation schedule. Maintain a high level of cleanliness on assigned vehicle(s). Notify the administrator of any necessary repairs or maintenance on assigned vehicle(s). Qualifications Basic writing, reading and communications skills as acquired through a high school diploma or higher. Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred. Driver’s license with Passenger and School bus endorsements. CPR certification. First Aid certification. Arizona school bus driver certificate issued by AZDPS/STU. Medical Examiner's certificate. Physical performance test (PPT). Clear background check including motor vehicle record to enable coverage through the school’s insurance regarding student transportation. Able to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents even in stressful situations such as when the bus is delayed or when an accident has occurred. Able to exercise appropriate supervision of students on the bus and to maintain order and discipline. Able to comply with routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks, end-of-shift sweep, and others. Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing. Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, use finger dexterity, grasp, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions. Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises. Equal Opportunity Statement The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr