Full-Time School Bus Driver – Safe Student Transport

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC); Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a School Bus Driver to transport students safely to/from school and extra-curricular activities. You will verify authorized riders, follow pre-established routes, and maintain daily safety checks.

The role requires a valid AZ CDL with endorsements, fingerprint clearance, and CPR/First Aid certifications, with full‑time, 40‑hour weeks as described in the job classification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must hold Arizona CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements or able to obtain within one year.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification or ability to obtain it.
• AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire.
• First aid and CPR certification required at hire.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License for class of vehicle operated.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience in the class of vehicle operated.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on a daily pre-established route.
• Communicates professionally with students, parents and staff.
• Coordinate with Transportation Coordinator on route changes.
• Picks up/delivers only authorized students; ensure all depart safely.
• Maintain on-time routes per schedule.
• Enforce safety rules and discipline as needed.
• Report unruly behaviors and ensure radios are functional.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; complete DVIR daily.
• Obey traffic laws and safety regulations; ensure emergency exits clear.
• Transport students for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Attend departmental meetings and trainings; perform other duties as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arizona CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Arizona School Bus Driver Certification

AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

First aid and CPR certification

Valid Arizona Driver’s License

At least 1 year of experience driving similar vehicle

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a School Bus Driver to transport students safely to/from school and extra-curricular activities. You will verify authorized riders, follow pre-established routes, and maintain daily safety checks.

The role requires a valid AZ CDL with endorsements, fingerprint clearance, and CPR/First Aid certifications, with full‑time, 40‑hour weeks as described in the job classification.