Bus Driver Transportation

Bus Driver - Full Time - Transportation

Mesa USD 4 Transportation - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4

Job : 4764611

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 18, 2023 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years

Employment Type: Full-time (30-40 hours)

Base Hourly: $19.64 Driving Wage; $17.53 Paid training

Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months

Benefits: 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: To drive a school bus and/or school van to safely transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.

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 school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions (field trips, athletic events, etc.)
• Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency transport
• Administer first aid and medical assistance to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students
• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers
• Instruct students in the rules and regulations of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures
• Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are on the bus
• Maintain care and operation of equipment
• Inform school and/or district personnel of practices, incidents, and accidents, providing information for proper procedures
• Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus/van you drive each day
• Perform proper student checks
• Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures
• Do not drive an unsafe bus; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus
• Complete required paperwork and keep route details current
• Attend all training programs to meet requirements and maintain school bus certifications
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record a minimum of one year driving experience and be at least 21 years of age
• Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
• You must be able to pass a physical performance test in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona
• Pay for a medical certificate form with a minimum of one year expiration date

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent

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…