Bus Driver

Bus Driver I

This position operates and maintains buses for the purpose of transporting students and other persons in a safe manner from home to school and back, and to and from educational activities.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred

2. Related experience and/or training (preferred)

3. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

4. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements

5. Must possess skill in the operation of school bus and bus equipment

6. Must understand and comply with all traffic laws

7. Must have exemplary driving record and proof must be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Records annually

8. Must maintain an exceptionally clean, accident-free driving history

9. Must possess First Aid certification and CPR training

10. Must pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card

11. Must successfully pass a drug screen urinalysis annually or as requested

12. Must possess an Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate by meeting state requirements and standards

13. Must be able to push, pull or lift weights up to 50 pounds

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Drives school bus on scheduled route transporting students to and from school

2. Transports students on educational field trips and sporting events, local and out of town

3. Maintains order among the passengers, supervises their behavior and enforces district standards of conduct on buses

4. Conducts emergency evacuation drills twice yearly

5. Administers first-aid when necessary

6. Maintains interior and exterior of bus clean and neat

7. Makes minor seat repairs and removes graffiti

8. Services bus daily, including putting in fuel, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer solvent, and fluid level in battery

9. Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations

10. Checks bus constantly for mechanical defects and needed repairs in accordance with the district bus safety program and reports defects or needed repairs on the daily inspection report

11. Keeps record of gas and oil usage, mileage, and the number of students transported as required

12. Attends monthly safety meetings

13. Performs a 15-minute bus check prior to driving scheduled route

14. Must be able to react professionally for the safety of the students in the event of an emergency

15. Performs other related duties as assigned