Driver - Transportation (multiple positions)

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,816 - 26,849; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Driver in Scottsdale, Arizona, responsible for transporting students safely. Duties include conducting safety checks, maintaining records, and ensuring student behavior.

The position requires a High School Diploma and a valid Arizona driver's license. Salary ranges from $18.74 to $19.49 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License for 5 years.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students.
• Drive motorized vehicles for student transport.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate effectively.

Skills

Customer service principles

Safe driving principles and practices

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Driver - Transportation (multiple positions)

Scottsdale USD 48 Transportation - Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Scottsdale USD 48

Job Details

Job ID: 5784573

Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE: I

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Drive a white bus/van, yellow mini bus or other motorized vehicle in the transport of students. Duties include: conducting safety checks of equipment; monitoring student behavior; and completing incident reports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, including operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, such as car seats, seat belts, and other applicable equipment.
• Drives a white bus/van, yellow mini bus or other motorized vehicle for the purpose of transporting students to applicable locations, including field trips and special events.
• Maintains attendance records, seating charts, disciplinary documentation, and updated student information; communicates via two‑way radio to dispatch and to parents, students, Administrators, and other applicable individuals.
• Monitors activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑vehicle inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with safety standards.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance activities; re‑fuels vehicle, maintains fuel use logs; reports perceived or potential vehicle defects in a timely manner to appropriate District personnel.
• Transports students according to established routing sheets; maintains periodic routing updates.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License for 5 years.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• DPS Certification.

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer service principles
• First aid practices
• Safe driving principles and practices

SKILLS

• Skill in single, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including operating equipment used in the profession.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.[^1] All Department of Public Safety tests (e.g., physical performance test) must be successfully completed every two years. The test includes lifting 30 pounds from the ground to the floor of the vehicle and back, and dragging 125 pounds.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, and extreme temperatures.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.74 to $19.49 Per Hour