This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7613709 Bus Driver Purpose Statement\ The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.\ \ This job reports to Operations Manager Essential Functions - Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety. - Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation. - Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations. - Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g. Safety Classes, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions. - Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle. - Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements. - Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner. - Fuels vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition. - Informs other school personnel and parents of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures. - Monitors and trains students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all 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 complying with mandated guidelines. - Prepares reports and/or other standardized documents (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct form, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines. - Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action. - Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services. - Wears proper clothing in accordance with the published Yuma Schools Transportation Center Appearance and Dress Code for the purpose of representing the District in approved work attire. Other Functions - Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Working Environment\ The usual and customary methods of performing the job\'s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requi es 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Responsibility\ Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job\'s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.