Student Transportation Driver — Safe, Reliable Field Trips

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District seeks a licensed driver to transport students by bus or van, ensuring safety and compliance with district and safety standards. Duties include pre/post-trip inspections, student supervision, and incident reporting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license with safe driving record. Responsibilities cover transport to destinations and field trips, maintaining records, and coordinating with dispatch and administrators.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and safety practices is expected.
• Strong customer service orientation and safe driving principles are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students, including use of equipment for students with special needs.
• Drive buses or vans to transport students to destinations including field trips and events.
• Maintain attendance, seating charts, and disciplinary records; communicate with dispatch, parents, and staff.
• Monitor student conduct and enforce safety and behavioral policies; report incidents as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation and compliance with DOT standards.
• Conduct routine vehicle cleaning and refueling; log fuel usage and report defects promptly.
• Transport students according to routing sheets and update routes as required.
• Perform other similar duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

First aid practices

Safe driving principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Scottsdale Unified School District seeks a licensed driver to transport students by bus or van, ensuring safety and compliance with district and safety standards. Duties include pre/post-trip inspections, student supervision, and incident reporting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license with safe driving record. Responsibilities cover transport to destinations and field trips, maintaining records, and coordinating with dispatch and administrators.