Bus Driver (16690)

Bus DriverThe school bus driver will transport children for school purposes in a safe and efficient manner. The performance responsibilities include obeying all traffic laws, transporting only authorized students, complying with safety regulations, ensuring bus cleanliness, maintaining discipline, informing students about safety requirements, reporting accidents, and attending in-service meetings. Education preferred is a high school diploma or equivalency. Licenses or certifications required include an Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate with passenger endorsement, Class B CDL Arizona Driver's License, and a Department of Transportation physical. Skills include a good driving record, availability for extra duty assignments, decision-making abilities, knowledge of safety procedures, effective communication, and physical capabilities. The working environment includes exposure to vehicular traffic, bus fumes and odors, and bus noise and vibration. Employment terms are for a nine-month year with a classified hourly salary schedule and employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.