FIT Driver (Family in Transition) - Transportation

Key Responsibilities

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Drive school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions in a timely manner
• Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from the van during normal and emergency transport
• 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 riding and evacuation procedures
• Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are in the van
• Prepare documentation for disciplinary problems to be administered by school administrators
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each van driven each day to include trash clean-up, window and vehicle washing
• Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures
• Do not drive an unsafe vehicle; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of van
• Complete required paperwork and keep route details current
• Attend all training programs to meet requirements and maintain transportation 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

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Clean driving record from Arizona DOT MVD
• Pay for a medical certificate form with a minimum of one year expiration date
• Knowledge of Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus Drivers
• Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Knowledge of procedures and policies related to homeless student transportation, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2002, and transportation requirements for special education students

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
• Meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
• Work both AM & PM shifts every weekday, with varying driving assignments (ie. early morning, late afternoon and evening)
• Transport students safely across varying distances, including freeway driving, cross-city travel, and routes both within and beyond district boundaries

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties.
• Physical Demands: Frequently - Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit; Occasionally - Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity; Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely; Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction); Maintaining focus for extended periods
• Lifting & Force: Occasionally - up to 50 pounds of force; Frequently - up to 30 pounds of force; Constantly - up to 30 pounds of force
• Working Environment: Some conditions may include: 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