Bus Driver​/Bus Driver Trainee

Bus Driver / Bus Driver Trainee ~ 2025/2026 School Year

Join to apply for the Bus Driver / Bus Driver Trainee ~ 2025/2026 School Year role at Flagstaff Unified School District
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• Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $20.00/hr
• Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $20.75/hr (depending on K‑12 bus driver experience); $18.00/hr for Bus Driver Trainee (CDL training provided)
• Pay grade: 61
• Schedule:
  
  Hours to be determined; 9‑month position; 30 hrs/week for benefits, 20 hrs/week for Arizona State Retirement System contributions
• Position type:
  Transportation/Bus Drivers
• Date posted: 5/2/2025
• Date available:
  
  2025‑2026 School Year
• Closing date: 05/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Transportation

• Paid CDL Training:
  Paid training to earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Career advancement:
  Professional learning opportunities that count toward salary advancement.
• Health benefits:
  
  Access to the Vera Health Clinic with 100% preventive care coverage;
  Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) available.
• Financial security:
  Employer‑matched contributions to the Arizona State Retirement System.

• Transport students safely to and from school and/or school‑related locations, operating the bus under various weather and road conditions.
• Load and unload children using wheelchairs and assistive devices; assist passengers and boarding / exiting (Special Education bus driver only).
• Perform district‑required inspections, report any issues to the Director/Supervisor.
• Check all lights, gauges and switches; maintain clean mirrors and windows for unobstructed vision.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Comply with all traffic regulations and operate the bus safely and courteously.
• Complete required accident reports promptly if involved in an incident.
• Conduct safety and maintenance procedures per established guidelines.
• Communicate with students positively, explaining bus procedures and safety rules.
• Communicate with parents and faculty regarding transportation issues.
• Communicate with dispatch consistently and timely.
• Create and maintain a positive bus environment; follow disciplinary procedures and record student discipline on standardized forms.
• Clean buses, sweep floor, remove trash and wash exterior.
• Complete required reporting duties, including pre/post reports, student count, mileage, fuel and mandated documentation.
• Actively participate in required training sessions such as orientation and safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Valid Arizona CDL Class B license with school bus certification required (paid training provided).
• Instructional permit required.
• Knowledge of First Aid procedures.
• Ability to read and understand traffic signs and information.
• Physical capability to operate all required aspects of the assigned vehicle.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Clean driving record.
• Pass state‑required physical exam prior to appointment.
• Random drug and alcohol testing as part of commercial driver’s license regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a current and valid commercial driver’s license at all times.
• Complete 6.5 hours of refresher training every 24 months.
• Pass PPT every 24 months.
• Subject to illicit drug or alcohol screening upon any accident.

Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to promoting a quality and diverse work environment. All applicants, including current district employees, must submit a complete online application including education information and work history. Current internal candidates may contact Human Resources at HR for hourly rate information. All employees are subject to a criminal background check.

The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability. Offers of employment are contingent upon funding.