QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent life experience required.
- Must obtain and maintain an Arizona Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (includes school bus, passenger and air brake endorsement), an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, and an Arizona School Bus Driver’s Certificate (CPR, First Aid, exams and physical performance tests specified in AAC R 17-7-102(D)
- Must pass annual physical examinations and drug tests per Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS) regulations.
- Must complete bi-annual refresher training as required by ADPS regulations.
- Must be able to work harmoniously with community members, certified and classified staff, and students.
- Must be able to communicate adequately orally and in writing to properly attendto disciplinary matters.
- Must be able to perform a variety of bending and lifting operations such as lifting 30 pounds overhead to move/remove emergency equipment abroad the bus, reach under seats and kneel to clean the bus and climb out of the emergency exit(s) of the bus which are approximately 4 feet above ground level.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Transportation
JOB GOAL:
To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District’s curriculum and extra-curricular programs.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obeys all traffic laws.
- Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and drivers.
- Utilizes a variety of pupil management skills to maintain order abroad the bus.
- Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
- Adheres to established routes and times and recommends changes to routes and stop locations as needed.
- Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
- Transports only authorized students.
- Reports all accidents, mechanical breakdowns or delays of over 5 minutes to supervisor immediately; completes reports as required.
- Operates a variety of different equipment on paved and unpaved roads under various conditions including extreme heat and noise.
- Checks bus for mechanical defects prior to operation of same in accordance with Arizona requirements.
- Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year, salary and benefits as established by the Board.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job shall be evaluated by the Director of Transportation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
I have reviewed this job description with my supervisor and understand the contents.
Range 15
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