Bus Driver, Part-Time

Somerton School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerton School District No. 11 seeks a Part-Time Bus Driver to transport students safely on a scheduled route. This 9-month position (181 days) averages 3 hours daily, with DOE and no benefits package. Reporting to the Director of Transportation, the role requires an AZ CDL and bus certification.

Under supervision, operate a school bus, maintain logs, and handle discipline and safety on trips and field activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Arizona commercial driver’s license and school bus driver certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at time of hiring.
• Additional certifications may be required as specified by the District.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspection of bus, including checks of gas, oil, water, lights, brakes and safety.
• Transport students to and from school along a scheduled route.
• Maintain discipline on the bus.
• Prepare necessary discipline reports.
• Perform post-trip inspection of bus and report maintenance problems.
• Maintain mileage and student count log.
• Prepare incident reports as needed.
• Transport students on field trips and other outings.
• Wash and keep bus clean and orderly and perform related duties.

Skills

Safe driving

Student discipline

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Arizona CDL

School bus certification

Job description

Bus Driver, Part-Time

Job Description

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Transportation

TYPE: Classified STATUS:Non-Exempt SALARY: $17.92-19.26 (DOE, up to 5 years experience, 9-month position, No Benefit Package)WORK CALENDAR:181 DAYS,3 Hours Per Day START DATE:September2026

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

SUMMARY

Under close supervision, operates a school bus to safely transport students for Somerton School District No. 11.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDE

• Performs pre-trip inspection of bus, including checking gas, oil, water, lights, brakes and safety.
• Transports students to and from school along a scheduled route.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Prepares necessary discipline reports.
• Performs post-trip inspection of bus and reports any maintenance problems.
• Maintains mileage and student count log.
• Prepares incident reports as needed.
• Transports students on field trips and other outings.
• Washes and keeps bus clean and orderly and performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws, especially pertaining to school bus operation.
• Knowledge of school bus inspection methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of school disciplinary procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in safely operating a school bus.
• Skill in monitoring students and keeping order while driving.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Work requires frequent driving, bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, extreme weather conditions, toxic fumes and chemicals and infectious diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess an Arizona commercial driver’s license and school bus driver certification.
• Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring.

343 N. Carlisle Ave
Phone - 928.341.6000
Fax - 928.341.6090
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