Bus Driver

Overview

Bus Driver

Transportation - 549 N Stapley

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate: $19.64 Driving Wage;
Paid Training at $17.08/hr

Performance Pay: Available annually

New hire experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months

Hours: Full-time and Part-time (Full time: 30-40 hours per week, Part time: 20-29 hours per week)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

Job Summary: To provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers according to District, DPS and FMCSA standards; to safely drive any school bus and/or any school van to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. Candidates must complete an online application.

• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers according to District, DPS and FMCSA standards
• 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
• 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
• 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 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 and incidents, providing information for proper procedures
• Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus 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 sheet current
• Attend training programs to maintain skills and meet requirements of school bus certificate
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, including bus driver duties
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• 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

Education:

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record from Arizona DOT MVD and be accident free
• Must be certified continuously as a school bus driver in Arizona for the 12-month period immediately preceding the application and be employed as a certified school bus driver at the time of the application
• Must currently hold a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements and have at least 2 years’ experience driving a CMV Class B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Experience:

• Knowledge of Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus Drivers
• Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws

It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

Education:

• High School education or GED preferred

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