Bus Driver

Bus Driver

This position is responsible to the Director of Transportation.

The Bus Driver has the responsibility for providing safe and efficient student transportation.

Bus Driver - Job Requirements:

1. Safe operation of a school bus, by obeying all traffic laws, adhering to minimum state standards, and performing pre and post-trip inspections.
2. Maintain a disciplined, safe and clean bus environment for students, drivers and other passengers.
3. Maintain designated routes by strictly abiding to the laid-out route schedule and transporting only authorized passengers during trips and daily transport.
4. Keep up on documentation re student count, mileage and condition of the bus.
5. Notify the mechanic and director of any needed repairs, break-downs or due maintenance.
6. Participate in state required monthly safety meetings and bi annual emergency bus evacuation drills.
7. Maintain all certifications required to drive a school bus in the state of Arizona; i.e. CPR & First Aid, State Bus Driver Certification, CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, DOT med cert, IVP Fingerprint Clearance, Physical Performance Test, annual drug screens.

Training Requirements:

1. Commercial Driver's License, with passenger and school bus endorsements - can be achieved after employment, with our assistance.
2. Arizona State Certification as a school bus driver is required; we pay to train applicants through this process; must be accomplished within 6 months of hiring. This includes: State laws and regulations, class-room student management and driver training / testing. Behind the wheel training. Federally required mini classes / testing.
3. CPR / First Aid certifications.