Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. Up-to-date or ability to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)/restraint certification and current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training certification. A valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), passenger “P”, and school bus “S” driver license endorsement.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Coordinator

JOB GOAL:

Safely and efficiently transports students abiding local, state, and/or federal guidelines and/or policies according to the set time schedule.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Reports delays or accidents.
• Performs bus inspection according to Department of Public Safety guidelines.
• Implements and maintains appropriate discipline program(s).
• Provides a welcoming, friendly, and safe environment for students.
• Reads and understands map(s) and route instructions
• Operates two-way radio.
• Operates District buses and white fleet vehicles.
• Operates wheel chair lift properly and safely.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software.
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires driving, sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten-month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Full Time Employee Benefits in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.