Bus Driver

TRANSPORTATION

Maricopa (AZ)

On-site

USD 23,928 - 28,709

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional school district in Maricopa, Arizona is seeking a full-time Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school and related activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting students and ensuring good conduct on the bus. Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age, and a CDL Class B driver's license. This position involves working in extreme temperatures and requires flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess or be willing to train for and obtain a CDL Class B.
Must be able to pass random drug testing.
Bilingual preferred.
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

Transport students to and from school and related activities.
Assist students with safety belts and boarding the bus.
Maintain good student conduct on the bus.
Inspect the bus and report unsafe conditions.
Complete daily paperwork accurately.
Work in extreme desert temperatures.

Skills

Knowledge of district rules of conduct

Safe driving techniques

Principles of transportation for special needs students

Skill in driving commercial vehicles

First Aid and CPR

Monitoring student behavior

Oral and written communication

Establishing effective working relationships

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Bus Driver

Maricopa Unified School District #20 TRANSPORTATION – Maricopa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5496367

Application Deadline: Mar 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

Title: Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Terms of Employment: Non-Exempt

Salary: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To transport children to and from school or other locations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Transport students to and from school and related activities as dictated by the activity.
Assist students with safety belts and getting on and off the bus safely as needed.
Maintains good student conduct on the bus.
Records violations of the student code and submit to school office.
Inspects the bus and related equipment, reports concerns or unsafe conditions to the vehicle maintenance personnel. Follows regulations for breakdowns and/or emergencies.
Ensures the bus is clean and operating correctly on a routine daily basis.
Completes daily-required paperwork accurately.
Ability to work a split shift/flexible hours. Available for other required duties such as field trips and activity trips (day and evening) as needed.
Ability to work in extreme desert temperatures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of district rules of conduct.
Knowledge of safe driving techniques.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal policies and laws relative to pupil transportation.
Knowledge of the principles of transportation of special needs students.
Skill in driving commercial vehicles.
Skill in performing First Aid and CPR.
Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior.
Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hearing or listening in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School diploma or GED. Must possess or be willing to train for and obtain a CDL Class B. Must be able to pass random drug testing. Bilingual preferred. Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Class B Commercial Driver’s License, Passenger and School Bus Endorsement, School Bus Certification, and CPR and First Aid.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email: tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.37 to $20.84 Per Hour

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