Bus Driver

School Bus DriverJOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and special events in a positive and effective mannerQUALIFICATIONS:Must have a High School Diploma or equivalentMust have a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with Passenger, "S", and Air Brake endorsementsMust be able to pass a School Bus Drivers Physical examination, per Federal and State Department of Transportation Laws, including substance abuse screeningMust pass the State of Arizona Physical Performance Test for School Bus DriversMust have current Level One fingerprint cardMust obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance CardTERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 188 days; 9 months; Part-time and Full-time positions availableCOMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable positionBENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policyREPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and/or Transportation SupervisorHOURS: 25-35 hours per weekCLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exemptPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Observe all traffic laws, safety regulations, and District policiesComply with all Arizona Minimum Standards for bus driversOperate all vehicles in a safe, efficient manner and transport only authorized students and personnelCommunicate with Director, vehicle drivers, and District staff in a professional mannerDrive all routes and/or assignments as designed, on schedule, and discharge passengers only at authorized bus stopsIdentify, by name, the majority of students that ride the busMaintain discipline on the bus and report student discipline problems to the DirectorCooperate with the Director in basic checkout and emergency proceduresProvide departmental reports as requestedComplete written reports and discuss with Director all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injury situationsReport and request in writing, all necessary vehicle maintenance and repairsKeep interior of assigned bus in clean conditionAttend mandatory departmental meetingsKnow how to operate a mechanical wheelchair lift and be able to secure wheelchairs in the bus if so equippedPerform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections properlyMaintain confidentiality of information pertaining to staff and studentsPerform other duties as assigned by Directory and/or his/her designeePHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear and smellThe employee frequently is required to walk; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and armsThe employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and bend, stoop, kneel or crouchThe employee may be required to move and control an adult-sized wheelchairThe employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move a student with disabilitiesSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusWORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heatThe employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme cold; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibrationThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loudNotice of Nondiscrimination Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.