CDL Bus Driver

Various Positions AvailableFestival Foothills Elementary School Route in the west valley (Surprise/Buckeye) & Wickenburg area availableWickenburg Unified School District is looking for individuals who are willing to complete the training necessary to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger and bus endorsements to be part of our permanent driver staff. The district is willing to pay $830 in associated training costs if new hires are willing to work with the district and be available for a full year.Qualifications:Appropriate Commercial Driver's License and State Bus Driver's Certificate preferred;Must be able to acquire/maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements;We can and will provide training for the above requirements/qualifications;Must maintain a current CPR and First Aid Card;Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card;Acceptable driving record for the last three (3) years;Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred;Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1968.Essential Duties:Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division and Wickenburg U.S.D. regulations;Drives routes as required;Performs route schedule in a timely and efficient manner;Maintains discipline when students are on bus;Completes disciplinary reports on students who violate rules;Cleans and services bus daily;Posts accurate schedule in bus;Performs safety check of flares, first aid equipment, fire extinguishers, lights, brakes, tools and tires as directed by supervisor;Notified proper authority of mechanical and safety device failures;Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops;Transports only authorized students and authorized personnel;Conducts bus safety and evacuation drills;Reports all accidents to proper authority and completes related reports;Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.