Bus Driver

About the Role

Transport students safely to and from school or to school-sponsored activities. Maintain safe and clean bus conditions, keep necessary records, and communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff about transportation-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus or other assigned vehicle to transport students between home and school or on school-sponsored activities.
• Adhere to transportation schedules so that students arrive on time to school or home.
• Follow all assigned traffic rules, safety procedures, and school expectations for transportation programs.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to school administration.
• Complete related incident reports and comply fully with any accident investigation, insurance claim processing, safety checks, or other inquiries.
• Participate in any necessary safety drills, driver training, certification procedures, or other steps required to maintain driving credentials.
• Submit to random drug tests as required according to U.S. Department of Transportation requirements.
• Implement student procedures to ensure safety on the bus.
• Make necessary reports to parents and administrators when student behavior is a concern.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding student needs or concerns; provide timely notice to parents and administrators in the event of any deviations from transportation schedule.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness on assigned vehicle(s).
• Notify the administrator of any necessary repairs or maintenance on assigned vehicle(s).

Requirements

• Basic writing, reading, and communications skills as acquired through a high school diploma or higher.
• Able to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations and signs, and to make written and oral reports to supervisors.
• Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred.
• Driver’s license with Passenger and School bus endorsements.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Arizona school bus driver certificate issued by AZDPS/STU.
• Medical Examiner's certificate.
• Physical performance test (PPT).
• Clear background check including motor vehicle record to enable coverage through the school’s insurance regarding student transportation.
• Able to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents even in stressful situations such as when the bus is delayed or when an accident has occurred.
• Able to exercise appropriate supervision of students on the bus and to maintain order and discipline.
• Able to comply with routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks, end-of-shift sweep, and others.
• Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 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.
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.