Bus Runner - Vehicle Maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• Drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers
• Drive defensively, courteously and cautiously
• Perform walk-around pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus you drive. Do not drive an unsafe bus or vehicle
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus
• Avoid driving an unsafe bus; obey all regulations, policies and laws of the State and District
• Maintain cleanliness of shop areas
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
• Successfully pass bus driver agility test
• Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona
• At least 21 years of age

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
• Read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful; proficiency in using routing and communication technology, such as GPS navigation systems, tablets, and district-issued devices, preferred
• Meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
• Work varying driving assignments
• Work 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
• Physical Demands: Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force; Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
• Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
• Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)