Van Driver/Aide

Van Driver/AideTransport students over scheduled routes and/or to and from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses and to provide support for the Nadaburg Unified School District and NUSD Governing Board.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesTransport students safely to and from school, on field trips and to and from other special events.Advise students and other passengers of behavior requirements for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.Assess incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.Assist students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport.Attend meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting requirements of school bus certificate.Administers first aide, if required.Inspect assigned vehicles (e.g. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.Maintain assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety of vehicle, appearance and sanitation.Reports to the Director of Transportation immediately, in writing, about any malfunction of buses or other assigned vehicles.Maintains an accurate daily mileage log.Supervises the conduct of students on the bus.Reports, in writing, about any student misconduct.Checks the assigned bus, reviews the bus routes, and becomes familiar with routes, policy revisions and state regulations prior to taking the first bus run of the year.Assumes responsibility for the safety of all children, while they are under the driver's supervision.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Education And/Or ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required.Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.Maintain a safe driving record.Pass the District driving test.Preferred Education And/Or ExperienceMultiple years of successful driving experience, preferred.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesSkilled InUtilizing automotive equipment.Performing maintenance procedures and troubleshooting equipment problems.Operating various tools and equipment for diagnostic and maintenance.Lifting heavy objects.Maintenance and repair procedures.Vehicle safety requirements.Reading and comprehending technical manuals.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Accountability Multi-Tasking Concern For Order PerseverancePhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.About UsWe have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community. Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.What You'll Love About UsOur rural community offers a close-knit feel. We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways. We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners. Our University partners offer discounted tuition. Discounted childcare is available for all employees.