This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7319413 CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER CALENDAR: 1903FT FULLTIME OR 1803PT PART TIME (9 MONTH) SALARY: GRADE 111 (SUPPORT HOURLY) Job Goal: Provide safe and efficient transportation services for the district Minimum Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - Possession of - or ability to receive during the initial training process - Arizona commercial drivers license and State bus drivers current Department of Public Safety certification - Satisfactory criminal background check - Successful driving record for the past five years - Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred - Ability to complete the current States physical performance test for school bus drivers - Strong communications and human relations skills - Ability to work with various groups, teachers, administrators, and students - Ability to work flexible hours - Ability to pass the Arizona Department of Transportation physical and Federal drug and alcohol tests - Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and procedures - Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner Core Job Functions: - Participate in the bus safety drill program for all schools as required, while maintaining and submitting all necessary records for the program - Run the assigned schedule efficiently according to the written route sheet, varying only after consultation and approval from the routing coordinator - Perform a thorough and quality pre-and post-trip inspection of all assigned vehicles, reporting any mechanical and/or safety defects in the proper manner - Maintain the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and road conditions - Understand and practice the most current defensive driving techniques - Record all trip and route information on appropriate forms according to department policy - Guide and instruct the bus attendant in a cooperative fashion when an attendant is assigned - Transport only authorized students and student chaperones/teachers/coaches - Immediately report all incidents/accidents to the proper authorities according to policy and procedure, and complete all necessary reports as directed by the supervisor - Keep current on all personal certification requirements required for the position, and make arrangements with the training coordinator for any needed updates - Participate in district and department service programs and professional growth programs - Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner, being a positive role model to others - Make the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision-making - Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed and follow all district policies Core Values: - Excellenceinall we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product. - Equityandfairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel. - Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model. - Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization. - Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our abili y to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available. Professional Qualities: - Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner - Function effectively as a team member - Be responsible, reliable, and punctual - Be flexible and adaptable to change - Positively accept direction - Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents - Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district - Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills - Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job - Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis - Be a positive role model - Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner