School Bus Driver

Bus Driver/Support Personnel

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Pay Rate: $20.06 – $22.93 per hour (Grade 112 on the salary schedule; placement based on experience)

Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours per day

Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package, including health insurance, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, paid time off, and more.

This position requires that you are able to obtain an Arizona DPS-issued level one IVP fingerprint clearance card. To obtain your IVP card, you can apply online at: https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage.

Summary: The Bus Driver/Support Personnel will operate a bus transporting students on daily routes and to special destinations for student instruction and will perform other district duties when not directly involved in student transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Drives bus on regular routes and special assignments.
• Checks the bus daily to ensure proper systems are functioning.
• Monitors and maintains discipline on the bus at all times.
• Reports any defects or non-operational findings of district vehicles to the supervisor.
• Adheres to all safety rules, regulations, district policies, and state laws pertaining to the operation of school buses and district vehicles.
• Move, stock, lift, and stack materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in the district warehouse physical inventory.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of district sites.
• Assist in Child Nutrition Functions
• Maintains regular attendance at work.
• Keeps bus clean.
• Conducts safety checks of equipment.
• Conducts bus evacuations as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises students while they are being transported.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must possess or obtain first aid and CPR certification.
• Must pass physical agility test and be able to lift/move up to 125 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret written information related to the job.
• Ability to write basic reports and general correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public (parents).

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in operating a school bus.
• Knowledge of rules and established procedures in the operation of a school bus.
• Ability to read directions and write reports.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A valid Arizona Class B (CDL) Drivers License with passenger endorsement required.
• A school bus driver Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety.
• Must meet all of the prescribed qualifications as stated in Article IV of the "Regulations for School Bus Operations" by the Traffic Safety Division of the Arizona Highway Department.
• One (1) year bus-driving experience preferred.
• Maricopa County Food Handler's Permit encouraged.