Bus Driver Part-time

Cartwright School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as approved by the Governing Board

Job summary

Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Arizona is hiring a part-time Bus Driver to transport students safely and effectively. The role involves driving assigned routes, inspecting buses, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, possess an Arizona Commercial Driver's License with necessary endorsements, and hold CPR and First Aid Certification. This position emphasizes teamwork within a supportive environment following the motto 'One Team, Una Familia!'.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Arizona Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements is necessary.
• CPR and First Aid Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Inspect buses for safety and maintenance.
• Complete daily forms regarding bus operations.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Knowledge of traffic laws

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arizona Commercial Driver's License with endorsements

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

Two-way radios

First aid kits

Job description

Overview

Bus Driver Part Time (4 hours per day) with a four-day work week for scholars and employees. Cartwright School District emphasizes teamwork with the motto "One Team, Una Familia!" and seeks self-motivated, experienced workers who share this dedication.

Job Goal

Employees are responsible for driving buses on assigned routes and for driving buses and shuttles for scheduled trips.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
• Ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Arizona Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card.

Performance Responsibilities

• Transports students safely and timely to and from school.
• Monitors children and administers discipline for minor problems; prepares appropriate paperwork to report serious discipline concerns to Administration.
• Inspects buses including pre-trips and post-trips; ensures safety guidelines are followed; assesses readiness of mechanical and electrical items and notes any damages.
• Cleans the interior and exterior of the bus, including washing windows, picking up trash, dusting, vacuuming floors, and disinfecting the bus.
• Completes required daily forms including time sheets, bus information sheets, mileage logs, vehicle discrepancy reports, incident reports, seating charts, and route sheets.
• Refsuels buses and participates in bus evacuation drills, radio and first aid/CPR trainings.
• Participates in and/or supervises bus evacuation drills.
• Attends annual 6-hour refresher course related to recertification of driving credentials.
• Performs physical requirements and supports safety practices (e.g., climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, etc.).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Understanding of federal, state, county and municipal traffic laws.
• Safety procedures and guidelines; daily inspection and maintenance of the bus.
• Ability to drive a school bus and operate equipment such as brake sticks, wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, two-way radios, fuel pumps, and tires.
• Reading maps; monitoring and redirecting student behavior; providing a safe environment on the bus.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification.
• Using equipment such as first aid kits, hand-held radios, vacuums, thermometers, and disinfectant machines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: Director of Transportation
• Location: Transportation Department
• Supervises: NA
• Calendar: 10-month
• Job Category: Classified
• Shift Type: Part-time, 4 hours per day
• Beginning Salary: ESP Salary Schedule Column C
• Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Deadline for Application: Until filled