Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Chandler USD 80 TRANSPORTATION
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Job : 5656310

Final date to receive applications: May 20, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER

CALENDAR: 1903FT FULLTIME OR 1803PT PART TIME (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 111 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal: Provide safe and efficient transportation services for the district

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of - or ability to receive during the initial training process
  - Arizona commercial driver’s license and State bus driver’s current Department of Public Safety certification
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Successful driving record for the past five years
• Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred
• Ability to complete the current State’s physical performance test for school bus drivers
• Strong communications and human relations skills
• Ability to work with various groups, teachers, administrators, and students
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to pass the Arizona Department of Transportation physical and Federal drug and alcohol tests
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and procedures
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Core

Job Functions:

• Participate in the bus safety drill program for all schools as required, while maintaining and submitting all necessary records for the program
• Run the assigned schedule efficiently according to the written route sheet, varying only after consultation and approval from the routing coordinator
• Perform a thorough and quality pre-and post-trip inspection of all assigned vehicles, reporting any mechanical and/or safety defects in the proper manner
• Maintain the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and road conditions
• Understand and practice the most current defensive driving techniques
• Record all trip and route information on appropriate forms according to department policy
• Guide and instruct the bus attendant in a cooperative fashion when an attendant is assigned
• Transport only authorized students and student chaperones/teachers/coaches
• Immediately report all incidents/accidents to the proper authorities according to policy and procedure, and complete all necessary reports as directed by the supervisor
• Keep current on all personal certification requirements required for the position, and make arrangements with the training coordinator for any needed updates
• Participate in district and department service programs and professional growth programs
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner, being a positive role model to others
• Make the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision-making
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed and follow all district policies

Core Values:

• Excellence
  inall we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity
  and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration
  isan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity
  issimply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency
  isthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by…