Bus Driver (Full Time) - 25/26 SY

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students. This role involves driving assigned routes, maintaining buses, and monitoring student behavior. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to safety and effective communication skills. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the community and help shape the future of students. If you have a passion for driving and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug test and meet physical requirements.
• Prior driving experience may lead to additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on assigned routes and for scheduled trips.
• Inspect, fuel, and clean buses while monitoring student behavior.

Skills

Safe operation of a motor vehicle

Establishing effective relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AZ Commercial Driver's License

AZ School Bus Driver's Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted:
4/3/2025

Location:
Ben Furlong Education Center - District Office

Job Description: Provides safe and efficient transportation of passengers according to specified routes and time schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drivers are responsible for driving buses on assigned bus routes and for driving buses and shuttles for scheduled trips.
2. Duties include activities such as driving buses and/or shuttles on assigned routes and for scheduled trips.
3. Inspecting, fueling, and cleaning buses.
4. Monitoring the behavior of students.
5. Performing bus evacuations.
6. Maintaining records related to incidents, mileage, and vehicle discrepancies.

Job Qualifications: Demonstrated skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community. Must pass pre-employment drug test and Arizona Dept. of Transportation physical requirements.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• AZ Commercial Driver's License with P&S endorsement
• AZ School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required
• CPR Certificate with AED
• First Aid Certificate
• Based upon assignment, AHCCCS number for Medicaid billing may be required within four weeks of hire
• Must provide 39 month MVD record

Minimum Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED is required; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Employment Information:25/26 school year; 30 or more hours per week; 193 days per school year

Salary: Band A13 $19.09/hr entry level; plus $2.00/hr bus driver stipend

NOTE: Prior Driving Experience: Credit may be awarded for prior passenger bus or heavy vehicle with trailer (over 26,001 lbs.) Commercial Driver License driving experience. Documentation to support prior eligible experience will be required in order to determine if additional compensation is warranted.