26/27 SY Van Driver (Transport)

Young World Physical Education; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 18,036 - 25,688; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Surprise, Arizona is seeking a Full-Time Van Driver to provide transportation for Dysart Unified School District students. The driver is responsible for ensuring safety during transport, performing inspections, and maintaining a clean vehicle. A valid Arizona driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification are required. This position offers competitive pay at $15.87 per hour, with an immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR card.
• Valid Arizona Class D License required.
• Acceptable driving record for the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Transports students using a school van.
• Maintains safety and supervises student conduct.
• Reports incidents and fills out required forms.
• Performs mandatory pre-trip inspections.

Skills

Prioritizing and maintaining vehicles and equipment

Composing reports and correspondence

Following directions and meeting standards

Operating tools and equipment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

26/27 SY Van Driver (Transport)

Dysart Unified School District District Transportation, Surprise, AZ

Job Details

• Job ID: 5695457
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time Benefited
• Salary: $15.87 Per Hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Department: Transportation
• FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar: 196

Job Summary

To provide transportation services to Dysart Unified School District (DUSD) students to and from school and other activities using a District vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transports students to and from school and other activities using a school van.
• Supervises student conduct and maintains safety at all times.
• Reports undisciplined students to proper authority and fills out required forms.
• Follows established directions for breakdowns and emergencies.
• Reports all accidents to proper authority and completes related reports.
• Maintains accurate written records as required.
• Performs mandatory pre-trip inspections.
• Maintains a clean District vehicle.
• Maintains an awareness of unusual noises or conditions of vehicle, and reports such to fleet maintenance staff.
• Observes all mandatory driving safety regulations.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with employees, students and community.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Licensing and Certifications

• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR card.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Class D License.
• Submit to annual and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Acceptable driving record for the last three years.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge

• Rules and regulations of driving a school vehicle, e.g., pick-up and discharge students only at authorized stop, transport only authorized students and authorized personnel.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Safe uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Reading routes, maps and schedules.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Skills

• Prioritizing and maintaining vehicles and equipment to provide safe operations.
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports and correspondence.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment, with reasonable knowledge.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and able to drag up to 125 lbs. Physically able to assist in lifting wheelchairs and students.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.