School Bus Driver (11129)

TITLE: Bus Driver

CLASSIFICATION: Classified Non-Exempt – Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

SUMMARY: The school bus driver will transport children for school purposes in a safe and efficient manner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obey all traffic laws, Arizona Department of Transportation rules, and Roosevelt School District policies and procedures, and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Transport only authorized students on assigned routes, to and from school, and/or on field trips, or to and from special events.
• Comply with mandatory safety regulations by inspecting the bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifying the proper authority of any mechanical failure. Note all discrepancies and/or malfunctions using the Vehicle Check List and Maintenance Log at the conclusion of each day.
• Ensure bus cleanliness both inside and outside by following Roosevelt School District procedures. Check the bus after each run for lost items and/or damage.
• Maintain discipline and supervision while transporting only authorized students, report undisciplined students to the proper authority, and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Inform students about safety requirements.
• Report verbally all accidents immediately and follow-up with a written report within 24 hours.
• Attend in-service meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalency preferred; not required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFCATIONS: Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate with passenger endorsement, Class B CDL Arizona Driver's License, Department of Transportation physical.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate with passenger endorsement, Class B CDL Arizona Driver's License, Department of Transportation physical.
• Must have a good driving record, attend bus driver school and training.
• Must be available for extra duty assignments such as field and activity trips as required.
• Must have the ability to make decisions in a variety of situations regarding priorities and effectively handling emergencies.
• Knowledge and ability to comply with safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Able to physically able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, lift 60 pounds, and reach to load and unload disabled students and/or move students for safety or in emergency situations.
• Must have a command of the English language to provide answers to routine inquiries, to explain bus and safety procedures, and to communicate with others in obtaining information.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The working environment is primarily a school bus operating in all weather extremes and includes exposure to vehicular traffic, bus fumes and odors, bus noise and vibration. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, Employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

SALARY Classified Hourly Salary Schedule. Level I | Entry Level: $21.25/hr