Student Transport Driver

Student Transport DriverCHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFFCALENDAR: 1903FT OR 1803PT (9 MONTH)SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY)Employee must be able to complete a physical agility test that will be conducted by district transportation personnel. Employee must be able to pick up 30 pounds from the ground to the back of the bus and drag up to 125 pounds 30 feet in 30 seconds.Job Goal:Independently performing and working cooperatively with clerical and administrative staff to provide safe, efficient transportation services for the Chandler Unified School District.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentArizona driver's licenseSatisfactory criminal background checkDepartment of Public Safety certificate, or the ability to obtainGood communication and good human relations skillsSuccessful driving record for the past five yearsVan driving experience preferredAbility to work with various groups, teachers, administrators, and studentsAbility to work flexible hoursAbility to pass the Arizona Department of Transportation physical and Federal drug and alcohol testsKnowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and proceduresVision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe mannerCore Job Functions:Obey all traffic laws and enforce all bus regulations and procedures.Administer emergency first aid if and when it is needed.Maintain discipline utilizing the safe student management systemKeep bus and/or other vehicles as assigned clean and properly fueled.Run the assigned schedule efficiently according to the route sheet.Perform a pre- and post-trip inspection of all assigned vehicles.Ability to assist students and student supervisors for the purpose of providing safe ingress and egress from buses, including both emergencies, bus evacuations, and normal transport.Maintain the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and road conditions.Understand and practice the most current defensive driving techniques.Accurately completing all paperwork required for trips, routes, bus maintenance, and special education.Work with bus attendant in a cooperative manner.Report all incidents/accidents immediately to the proper authorities according to Department policy and procedure.Keep up to date on all personal certification requirements for the position.Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function.Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.Follow district policies and procedures.Attend and participate in District and Department service programsTake initiative to broaden and/or stay current in job knowledge.Core Values:Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.Professional Qualities:Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient mannerFunction effectively as a team memberBe responsible, reliable, and punctualBe flexible and adaptable to changePositively accept directionMaintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parentsDirect constructive criticism toward improving the districtExercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skillsAdhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and jobShare sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basisBe a positive role modelWork with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental mannerPhysical Requirements – Bus Drivers and Bus AttendantsThis position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties.Physical Demands:Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and sitting.Using finger or manual dexterity and repetitive finger motion.Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction).Maintaining focus for extended periods.Lifting & Force:Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force.Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force.Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force.Working Environment:Travel, odors, dust, and poor ventilation.Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens.Additional Requirements:You must be able to pass a physical performance test in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code.Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Note:The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.