School Bus Driver & Training Leader

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay annually

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is hiring a Bus Driver / Trainer in Mesa, Arizona. The role combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training to prepare school bus drivers to District, DPS and FMCSA standards while safely transporting students on scheduled routes and special trips.

Starting date is To Be Determined; base hourly $21.01; full-time 40 hours/week, with benefits including retirement matching, health and life insurance, and annual performance pay.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Arizona driver's license with a clean MVD record.
• Must hold Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements; at least 2 years of CMV driving experience.
• Knowledge of Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers to DPS/FMCSA standards.
• Drive school buses/van to transport students on routes and field trips.
• Ensure safety, communicate with the public, and support district/community events.
• Administer first aid and respond to emergencies as required.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain route documentation.

Skills

Classroom behind-the-wheel training

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Public engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Class B CDL with Passenger/School Bus Endorsements

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is hiring a Bus Driver / Trainer in Mesa, Arizona. The role combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training to prepare school bus drivers to District, DPS and FMCSA standards while safely transporting students on scheduled routes and special trips.

Starting date is To Be Determined; base hourly $21.01; full-time 40 hours/week, with benefits including retirement matching, health and life insurance, and annual performance pay.