Bus Driver Part-time

Overview

Bus Driver Part Time (4 hours per day) with a four-day work week for scholars and employees. Cartwright School District emphasizes teamwork with the motto "One Team, Una Familia!" and seeks self-motivated, experienced workers who share this dedication.

Job Goal

Employees are responsible for driving buses on assigned routes and for driving buses and shuttles for scheduled trips.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
• Ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Arizona Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card.

• Transports students safely and timely to and from school.
• Monitors children and administers discipline for minor problems; prepares appropriate paperwork to report serious discipline concerns to Administration.
• Inspects buses including pre-trips and post-trips; ensures safety guidelines are followed; assesses readiness of mechanical and electrical items and notes any damages.
• Cleans the interior and exterior of the bus, including washing windows, picking up trash, dusting, vacuuming floors, and disinfecting the bus.
• Completes required daily forms including time sheets, bus information sheets, mileage logs, vehicle discrepancy reports, incident reports, seating charts, and route sheets.
• Refsuels buses and participates in bus evacuation drills, radio and first aid/CPR trainings.
• Participates in and/or supervises bus evacuation drills.
• Attends annual 6-hour refresher course related to recertification of driving credentials.
• Performs physical requirements and supports safety practices (e.g., climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, etc.).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Understanding of federal, state, county and municipal traffic laws.
• Safety procedures and guidelines; daily inspection and maintenance of the bus.
• Ability to drive a school bus and operate equipment such as brake sticks, wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, two-way radios, fuel pumps, and tires.
• Reading maps; monitoring and redirecting student behavior; providing a safe environment on the bus.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification.
• Using equipment such as first aid kits, hand-held radios, vacuums, thermometers, and disinfectant machines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

• Reports to: Director of Transportation
• Location: Transportation Department
• Supervises: NA
• Calendar: 10-month
• Job Category: Classified
• Shift Type: Part-time, 4 hours per day
• Beginning Salary: ESP Salary Schedule Column C
• Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Deadline for Application: Until filled