Bus Driver - Full Time - Transportation

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Absess 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
• 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
• 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
• Aids 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
• Meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
• Meet physical performance test requirements in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code
• Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona

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
• Effective communication (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels
• Reading and understanding routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful
• Meeting time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
• Working varying driving assignments
• Working both AM & PM bus routes every weekday, this may be a split-shift position

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties.
• Frequent tasks: Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
• You may encounter some of the following conditions: Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens

Pay and Benefits

• Base Hourly: $19.89 Driving Wage; $17.78
• Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
• Performance Pay: Available annually

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

• Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.
• The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.