Bus Runner - Vehicle Maintenance
Mesa Public Schools, Arizona City, AZ, United States
Accolades
Mesa Public Schools has been named a Best Employer in Arizona by Forbes for multiple years and Best Place to Work in East Valley by the East Valley Tribune for multiple years.
Employment Type
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly
$17.53
Class/Calendar
A13, 12 months
Benefits
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay
Available annually
New Hire Experience
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary
Ensures the smooth and efficient transportation of students by assisting bus drivers, monitoring student safety, and facilitating communication between schools, parents, and transportation staff.
All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities
Regular and on-time attendance required
Drive any school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and special excursions for absent bus drivers
Drive defensively, courteously, and cautiously
Perform walk‑around pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of each bus you drive. Do not drive an unsafe bus or vehicle
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus
Obey all regulations, policies, and laws of the State and District
Maintain cleanliness of shop areas
Assist other personnel as required to support the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
High School education or equivalent preferred
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
Successfully pass bus driver agility test
Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona
At least 21 years of age
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels
Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful; proficiency in using routing and communication technology, such as GPS navigation systems, tablets, and district‑issued devices, preferred
Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
Ability to work varying driving assignments
Ability to work both AM & PM bus routes every weekday; this may be a split‑shift position
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
Maintaining focus for extended periods
Uses hand and power tools that require good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity
Lifting & Force
Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force
Working Environment
Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, antifreeze)
Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
Occasional outdoor work, especially when performing maintenance on‑site (e.g., school parking lots or road calls)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Mesa Public Schools has been named a Best Employer in Arizona by Forbes for multiple years and Best Place to Work in East Valley by the East Valley Tribune for multiple years.
Employment Type
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly
$17.53
Class/Calendar
A13, 12 months
Benefits
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay
Available annually
New Hire Experience
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary
Ensures the smooth and efficient transportation of students by assisting bus drivers, monitoring student safety, and facilitating communication between schools, parents, and transportation staff.
All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities
Regular and on-time attendance required
Drive any school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and special excursions for absent bus drivers
Drive defensively, courteously, and cautiously
Perform walk‑around pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of each bus you drive. Do not drive an unsafe bus or vehicle
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus
Obey all regulations, policies, and laws of the State and District
Maintain cleanliness of shop areas
Assist other personnel as required to support the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
High School education or equivalent preferred
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
Successfully pass bus driver agility test
Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona
At least 21 years of age
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels
Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful; proficiency in using routing and communication technology, such as GPS navigation systems, tablets, and district‑issued devices, preferred
Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
Ability to work varying driving assignments
Ability to work both AM & PM bus routes every weekday; this may be a split‑shift position
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
Maintaining focus for extended periods
Uses hand and power tools that require good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity
Lifting & Force
Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force
Working Environment
Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, antifreeze)
Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
Occasional outdoor work, especially when performing maintenance on‑site (e.g., school parking lots or road calls)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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