Driver, Passenger Vehicle (9 Passengers or fewer)

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,862 - 28,295; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Phoenix, Arizona, is hiring a full-time Driver for passenger vehicles (9 or fewer). The role involves safely transporting children for school-related activities, and assisting with loading and unloading. Candidates must hold a valid Arizona driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification.

This nine-month position offers a salary range of $15.87 to $20.54 per hour, with benefits according to Board Policies. Interested applicants must meet specific qualifications including a minimum age of 21 and pass physical performance tests.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Arizona State Driver's License required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification needed.
• Ability to read and write for instructions.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely for school purposes.
• Assure safety and help with student loading and unloading.
• Communicate with parents and staff for information.
• Drive and maintain assigned school vehicle accordingly.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Communication skills

Safety practices

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

School buses

Two-way radios

Job description

Driver, Passenger Vehicle (9 Passengers or fewer)

Alhambra Elementary School District, Phoenix, Arizona

Position: Full-time, nine-month

Salary: $15.87 to $20.54 per hour

Starting Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Job Description

To transport children for school purposes in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, and the ability to speak polite English to communicate and receive instruction.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 21 years old
• Arizona State Driver's License (Class D minimum) without infractions
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification
• Must submit to annual Motor Vehicle Records Request (MVRR)
• Must submit to annual and/or biennial DOT Bus Driver Physical
• Must submit and pass a biennial Physical Performance Test
• Must submit to drug and alcohol drug screening in accordance with federal laws and Governing Board policies
• Physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity; generally requires sitting, walking, and standing; performed under extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, intense noise, travel, chemicals, odors, blood, and other bodily fluids, and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Responsibilities

• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety issues and reporting the situation to the Director of Transportation for additional review.
• Assists students and other passengers (e.g., seating, restraints, special equipment, lifts, etc.) for the purpose of providing proper positioning and/or safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport.
• Communicates with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatcher, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Conducts reviews of safety and evacuation procedures (e.g., location of emergency kits, proper operation of two-way radios, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and security of district vehicle passengers.
• Drive school vehicles for the purpose of transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintains assigned vehicle interior (e.g., fuel, scratch, and dent checks, cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.
• Monitors students during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and intra-stop inspections (e.g., child checks, fluids, gauges, tires, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operation condition of the vehicle and to meet state requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g., daily mileage, driver’s log, vehicle inspection reports, vehicle repair reports, incident/accident reports, school bus incident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Recommends route adjustments for the purpose of coordinating routes and maximizing the district’s transportation services.
• Verifies student access and egress from the district vehicle (e.g., passes, tags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that riders load and unload from the district vehicle at their designated stop.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Works under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Knowledge and Skills

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid/CPR; performing non-violent crisis intervention and restraint techniques; and operating school buses and related equipment.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures; and reading maps.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with all individuals; work with similar types of data, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem‑solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem‑solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem‑solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include being attentive to detail; exercising good judgment; working without immediate supervision; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions.

Assessment and Benefits

Full-time nine-month position, beginning salary Level 29, employee benefits in accordance with Board Policies.

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy on the evaluation of support personnel.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 4510 N 37th Ave
• Phoenix, Arizona 85019
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]