Transportation/District Driver

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• Position Type:\ Transportation/District Driver\ \
• Date Posted:\ 6/12/2023\ \
• Location:\ Transportation\ \
• Date Available:\ Continuous Posting\ \
• Closing Date:\ Continuous Posting

Summary:\ Drives district vehicle to transport students over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties.\ \

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers (e.g. seating, restraints, special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting District and State requirements.
• Communicates with parents, students, teachers, administrators, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Drives school vans for the purpose of transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Escorts children across the street for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, suspicious situations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Monitors passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Performs first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Recommends routes for the purpose of coordinating bus routes and maximizing the Districts transportation services
• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

\ Qualifications:\ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\ \ Certificates,Licenses, Registrations:\ Valid AZ drivers license; must be CPR and first aid certified; must be 21 years of age or older.\ \ Working Environment:\ The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usuall moderate to loud.\ \

Terms of Employment:

• Salary based on Grade C\$16.00 minimum of the approved Classified Salary schedule as established by the Governing Board.
• 185 days, 7 hours per day.
• Benefits as assigned for the position.

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Clearances:

• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
• Drug Screening
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination
• Valid I-9 Form
• Must pass a pre-employment physical ability test

Evaluation:\ Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the, Transportation Director in accordance with Governing Board Policy.\ \ Notice of Non-Discrimination:\ The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national o