Lead Trainer/Driver 2026/2027 SY

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Lead Trainer/Driver - Transportation to oversee student transportation training, onboarding, and certification records. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with traffic laws, and maintaining an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities include operating routes, supervising students, and conducting drills and inspections. Requires AZ CDL with P and AB endorsements, valid clearance, First Aid/ CPR, and DOT health card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background clearance required.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Arizona commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements required.
• At least one year of school bus operation experience.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Excellent driving record with annual documentation.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Annual DOT health card and drug screen.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate maintained.
• Must pass bus agility tests and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Computer and office equipment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on scheduled route transporting students.
• Transports students on field trips and events.
• Maintains order and enforces conduct on buses.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills twice yearly.
• Administers first aid when necessary.
• Keeps bus interior/exterior clean and maintained.
• Performs minor seat repairs and graffiti removal.
• Services bus daily except by mechanics instruction.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT.
• Log mileage and student transport records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Safety and training compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (upon employment)

AZ School Bus Driver Certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Lead Trainer/Driver - Transportation

The Lead Trainer/Driver is responsible for all aspects of the student transportation training program including initial onboarding, annual and as needed refresher training and maintaining all training and certification records.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma/GED.
• Background clearance (upon employment).
• Must possess/maintain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (upon employment).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must possess at least one year experience in the operation of a school bus and school bus equipment.
• Must understand and comply with all traffic laws.
• Must have an exemplary driving record and proof must be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Records annually.
• Must maintain an exceptionally clean, accident-free driving history.
• Must possess First Aid certification and CPR training.
• Must pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen urinalysis annually or as requested.
• Must possess and maintain an Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate by meeting state requirements and standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must be able to pass all bus driver agility tests in addition to the ability to push, pull or lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with working with computers and other office equipment.

Preferred

• Experience in school transportation, logistics, or fleet operations preferred.
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of transportation safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbook and safety/training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on scheduled route transporting students to and from school.
• Transports students on educational field trips and sporting events, local and out of town.
• Maintains order among the passengers, supervises their behavior and enforces district standards of conduct on buses.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills twice yearly.
• Administers first-aid when necessary.
• Maintains interior and exterior of the bus clean and neat.
• Makes minor seat repairs and removes graffiti.
• Services bus daily, including putting in fuel, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer solvent, and fluid level in the battery.Other than fueling the bus, all other services are performed by the mechanics.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations.
• Checks the bus routinely for mechanical defects and needed repairs in accordance with the district bus safety program and reports defects or needed repairs by submitting a work order request through the department work order system.
• Keeps record of mileage, and the number of students transported as required.