Bus Driver

Transportation; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 27,207 - 31,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Participation in Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

A local education provider in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of students between residences and schools. Responsibilities include performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining confidentiality of student information, and collaborating with staff. Candidates must possess a valid bus driver certification, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass health examinations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $19.75 to $23.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record for the past five years.
• Ability to pass background and reference check as per District standards.
• Must be willing to submit to physical examination and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely between residences and schools.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of the bus.
• Complete documentation for trips and student counts.

Skills

Ability to drive safely

Good physical condition

Understanding of special needs students

Problem solving skills

Education

School bus driver certification

Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with 'P' and 'S' endorsement

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Bus Driver

Higley Unified School district 60 Transportation - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Higley Unified School district 60

Job Details

Job ID: 5445256

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Ensures students are transported safely and securely between residences and schools and / or between schools and approved field trips.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of bus to ensure bus meets all State and Federal guidelines for safe operation, including restraints if applicable.
• Completes any documentation required – pre-trip inspections, mileage logs, student counts, special needs students, disciplinary forms (if applicable), and field trip sheets.
• Checks interior of bus after students are dropped off for students or any items left by students.
• Completes requests for repair of any mechanical issues.
• Cleans (interior and exterior) and fuels bus.
• Due to the nature of this position, and access to confidential student information, it is absolutely mandatory that this position safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of the information stored and discussed in the Transportation Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a school bus driver certification and Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with “P” and “S” endorsement is required.
• Ability to pass DPS required School Bus Driver Physical Performance test.
• Must be in good physical condition and willing to submit to a physical examination and pre-screening drug test.
• Training available for qualified applicants.
• CPR & First Aid Certification or ability to obtain.
• Clean driving record for the past five years with good work record and attendance.
• Must be able to drive and be aware of students. Must be understanding of special needs students. Must enjoy children. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Must have problem solving skills and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to pass background and reference checking as stipulated by District standards.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuously operates school bus using hand and foot controls.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions with environmental noise.
• Frequent communication with parents, students, and staff including the exchange of accurate information.
• Moving about on foot within and around a school bus.
• Often raising objects from a lower to higher position, higher to lower position, or horizontally weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drag up to 125 pounds.
• Frequently required to position body to perform duties by bending body downward and forward at the waist often requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles, bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force or towards the force.
• Frequently ascending and descending bus stairs using feet and legs or hands and arms.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching on narrow, moving, or slippery surfaces.
• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Frequently required to position body by bending body downward and forward by waist.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities including preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Exposure to the following environmental conditions including moving mechanical parts, noise, fumes, and electric shock.
• Clarity of vision at various ranges up to 20 feet including observing an area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time Position – 10 Month Classified Hourly

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

Appropriate salary placement on the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Site Administrator and the Business Manager according to district policy.

TOTAL PAID HOLIDAYS: 14

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; Defined Benefit Plan provides for lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.

Position Type: Full or Part-time positions available

Salary: $19.75 to $23.05 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)