Temporary Bus Driver, On-Call

LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Havasu Unified School District is seeking a Temporary On-Call Route Bus Driver in the Transportation department to transport students safely and in an orderly manner. This casual, on-call role supports the Transportation Department under the Transportation Supervisor and may require occasional reporting and inspections.

Required credentials include a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL Class B with P and S endorsements, a clean driving record, and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of experience and knowledge as a bus driver is desirable
• Clean driving record
• Previous Arizona Bus Driver Certificate desirable
• CDL Class B with P and S endorsements

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines and rules set forth by the Transportation Department
• Conduct inspections on vehicles, equipment, and reporting their condition
• Inform the supervisor of unsafe equipment or situations
• Drive in a safe and orderly fashion, while maintaining a neat and orderly bus
• Supply weekly reports on vehicle conditions and usage along with the status and condition of the bus
• Student safety during emergency evacuation procedures

Skills

Safe driving

Bus driving experience

CDL Class B with P & S endorsements

Clean driving record

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five years of bus driving experience

Tools

CDL Class B endorsement

Job description

Position Title: Temporary On-Call Route Bus Driver Location: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor Supervises: None

Classification: Support Status: Casual

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefit Eligible: No

Work Year: 200 days / 10 months Salary: See lhusd.org website

Education And Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of experience and knowledge as a bus driver is desirable

Certificates And Licensure Requirements

• Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with P and S endorsements
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety
• First aid and CPR training

Summary

To transport students in a safe and orderly manner

Qualifications

• Clean driving record
• Previous Arizona Bus Driver Certificate desirable

Responsibilities And Requirements

SAFETY

• Follow guidelines and rules set forth by the Transportation Department
• Conduct inspections on vehicles, equipment, and reporting their condition
• Inform the supervisor of unsafe equipment or situations
• Drive in a safe and orderly fashion, while maintaining a neat and orderly bus
• Supply weekly reports on vehicle conditions and usage along with the status and condition of the bus
• Student safety during emergency evacuation procedures

TRANSPORTATION

• Conduct pre-trip inspection
• Maintain and submit an accurate and complete trip record including all miles driven and problems noted
• Maintain a safe transportation environment which includes disciplining students who are creating safety hazards and reporting the same to the Transportation Supervisor
• Conduct post-trip inspection
• Research and retrieve data from files as requested (e.g. vendors, staff, schools, personnel, administrative staff and governmental agencies) for the purpose of providing needed information
• Conduct post-trip inspection

REPORTING

• Inspect, report, and record conditions which relate to the bus and usage[^truncated]
• Act as consultant to the Transportations Supervisor or his designee and make recommendations for future needs

TEAM MEMBER

• Work in cooperation with other district personnel, administration, faculty, and staff with regard to the conduct of activities in this function
• Train and conduct in-service as directed for other District personnel

Other

• Daily clean and sanitize the vehicle
• Perform those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees
• Perform other duties when assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
• Keep buses washed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Effort
• Bending, stooping, lifting and climbing
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Physical agility test

Other Information

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check
• This is a temporary position based on need

EEOC

Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. Administrators and supervisors reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.