Bus Driver Transportation

Position: Bus Driver - Full Time - Transportation
* Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years

* East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years

Employment Type:

Full-time (30-40 hours)

Base Hourly:

$19.64 Driving Wage; $17.53 Paid training

Class/Calendar:

B21, 9.25 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

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 ten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

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

Job Summary:

To drive a school bus and/or school van to safely transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Regular and on-time attendance required

* Drive school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions (field trips, athletic events, etc.)

* 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

* Maintain care and operation of equipment

* Inform school and/or district personnel of practices, incidents, and accidents, providing information for proper procedures

* Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information

* Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus/van you drive each day

* Perform proper student checks

* 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 details current

* Attend all training programs to meet requirements and maintain school bus 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:

* Valid Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record a minimum of one year driving experience and be at least 21 years of age

* Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)

* You must be able to pass a physical performance test in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code.

* Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona

* Pay for a medical certificate form with a minimum of one year expiration date

Preferred Qualifications:

* High School education or equivalent

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

* Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels

* Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful

* Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must

* Ability to work varying driving assignments

* Ability to 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:
You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

* Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit

* 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:
The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

* Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force

* Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force

* Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force

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