Bus Driver

Pima County Schools Reserve Fund; Sasabe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and certification support

Paid hours available for additional duties

Job summary

A local educational institution in Arizona is seeking a School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school and activities. The ideal candidate will have a Commercial Driver's License and previous experience in student transport. Ongoing training for certification will be provided for successful hires. This role emphasizes maintaining student safety, discipline, and bus maintenance. Join us to make a difference in students' daily journeys!

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus and ensures transportation of students.
• Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus.
• Inspects bus for safety and cleanliness regularly.
• Reports any mechanical issues or accidents immediately.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard automotive and bus equipment

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
• Date Posted: 6/12/2024
• Date Available: 07/09/2024
• Location: San Fernando Elementary

School Bus Driver

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Pima County Superintendent of School's Office, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en‑route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Pima County Office.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Potential paid hours may be available to work on‑site at San Fernando District or through partnership with public transportation services within the area.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedure manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center, and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification / License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

The Pima County School Superintendent’s Office is willing to train and assist the potential employee in obtaining a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate. The Office will provide ongoing training for successful hires to ensure renewal of CDL and Bus Driver Certificate in the future. Successful employee must be willing to commit to a minimum of two (2) years of service due to the certification/training provided at no expense to the employee.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt