25/26 SY - BUS DRIVER (Multiple Positions)

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Phoenix is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students, including those with special needs. The role involves driving routes, ensuring student safety, and maintaining buses. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid CDL, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including participation in the Arizona State Retirement System.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Participation in Arizona State Retirement System

Education Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

Vacation and personal leave (for eligible positions)

Paid winter and spring breaks

Qualifications

• Two years of bus operation experience or successful completion of PXU’s Bus Driver Trainee Program.
• Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses along routes and special trips, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off.
• Inspect buses for safety and proper operation.
• Monitor and assist with student behavior and safety.

Skills

Understanding and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Resolving student problems

Safely operating wheelchair lifts and securing wheelchairs

Maintaining order and safety on buses

Following instructions and procedures

Addressing student needs effectively

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Providing excellent customer service

Establishing effective working relationships

Using initiative within organizational policies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates

Job description

Position: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Location: District Service Facility (DSF)

Work Year: 9 months

Salary: Grade 9, Starting Hourly Rate: $22.89 - $23.93 (placement depends on experience and education)

Summary

The Bus Driver transports students, including those with special needs, between home and school and supports special programs and activities. Responsibilities include driving routes, inspecting buses, fueling, maintaining student safety, and completing required paperwork.

Essential Functions

1. Drive buses along routes and special trips, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off at designated stops and schools.
2. Inspect buses for safety and proper operation.
3. Fuel buses.
4. Monitor and assist with student behavior, safety, and medical needs.
5. Clean and sterilize buses.
6. Communicate regularly with parents, staff, and students.
7. Complete paperwork such as route changes, mileage reports, and student counts.
8. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior in interactions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, plus two years of bus operation experience or successful completion of PXU’s Bus Driver Trainee Program.
• Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement, or from an adjacent state.
• Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of employment.
• Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates, or obtain within 10 days of employment.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Resolving student problems.
• Safely operating wheelchair lifts and securing wheelchairs.
• Maintaining order and safety on buses.
• Following instructions and procedures.
• Addressing student needs effectively.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Establishing effective working relationships.
• Using initiative within organizational policies.

Physical Demands and Environment

Work involves climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Exposure to varying temperatures, chemicals, and infectious diseases is possible.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
• Education Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)
• Vacation and personal leave (for eligible positions)
• Paid winter and spring breaks

Equal Opportunity Employer