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Bus Driver

Cartwright School District, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Bus Driver

Four Day Work Week For Scholars And Employees! Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.
Job Goal: Employees are responsible for driving buses on assigned routes and for driving buses and shuttles for scheduled trips.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Arizona Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification. Valid IVP Fingerprint Card.
Performance Responsibilities: Transports students safely and timely to and from school. Monitors children and administers discipline for minor problems; prepares appropriate paperwork to report serious discipline concerns to Administration. Inspects buses including both pre-trips, post-trip; ensures that safety guidelines are followed; ascertains readiness of mechanical and electrical items and notes any damages. Cleans the interior and exterior of the bus including washing windows, picking up trash, dusting, and vacuuming floors, and disinfecting the bus. Fills out required daily forms including time sheets, bus information sheets, mileage logs, vehicle discrepancy reports, incident reports, seating charts, and route sheets. Fills bus with fuel. Participates in bus evacuation drills, radio and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainings. Performs and supervises bus evacuation drills. Attends annual 6-hour refresher course related to recertification of driving credentials.
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 130 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Subjected to odors, chemicals, blood and other body fluids, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures. Federal, state, county and municipal traffic laws. Safety procedures and guidelines Inspecting and maintaining the bus with vehicle and vehicle systems daily checks to maintain safety. Driving a school bus and using bus equipment such as brake sticks, wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, two-way radios, fuel pumps, and tire checks. Reading maps Monitoring and redirecting students behaviors Proving and maintaining a safe environment on the bus. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification. Using equipment such as first aid kits, hand-held radios, vacuums, thermometers, disinfectant machines, and other related items. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Terms of Employment: Reports To: Director of Transportation Location: Transportation Department Supervises: NA Calendar: 10-month Job Category: Classified Shift Type: Full-time, 9 hours per day Beginning Salary: ESP Salary Schedule Column C Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Deadline for Application: Until filled