26/27 SY Bus Driver

About the role

To provide transportation services to Dysart Unified School District (DUSD) students to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus. Report undisciplined students to proper authority and completes required forms.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Perform mandatory pre-trip inspections.
• Notify proper authority of mechanical and safety device failure.
• Work varying driving assignments.
• Keep to assigned schedule. Perform route schedule in a timely and efficient manner.
• Pick-up and discharge of students only at authorized stop. Transport only authorized students and authorized personnel.
• Conduct bus safety and evacuation drills. Report all accidents to proper authority and complete related reports.
• Drive routes as required. Work flexible hours. Meet time schedules, be punctual and reliable.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR card.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Class B License with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.
• Obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Successfully pass the DPS Physical Performance Test.
• Submit to Annual and Random, Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Safe uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Reading routes, maps and schedules.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Skill in prioritizing and maintaining vehicles and equipment to provide safe operations.
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports and correspondence.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment, with reasonable knowledge.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.

Skills

• Operating assigned tools and equipment, with reasonable knowledge.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD