CDL Bus Driver

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Possesses or is able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with passenger and air brake endorsements, and a valid Arizona School Bus Driver's Certificate.

Able to pass a physical, background, and drug tests as required.

Must have First Aid/CPR training.

No driving violations or citations within the last two years, and no more than 8 points. No D.W.I or D.U.I convictions. No sexual misconduct convictions.

Able to obtain or possess an Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Job Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students as they participate in the district's regular and extra-curricular programs.

Performance Responsibilities:

Obeys all traffic laws, policies, and regulations of the Governing Board pertaining to the operation of a school bus.

Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.

Supervises student conduct to maintain safety and the condition of the vehicle.

Reports student misconduct according to established procedures.

Keeps assigned bus clean.

Maintains assigned route schedule discharging students only at authorized stops, and transporting only authorized students.

Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects according to district procedures.

Reports all mechanical problems or defects according to the proper authority.

Exercises responsible leadership and behavior at all times.

Exercises proper procedures when operating two-way radio.

Maintains all required reports in a legible manner.

Maintains a professional appearance.

Attends workshops or meetings scheduled for the transportation department.

Reports any accidents and completes required reports.

Conducts required drills.

Performs other related duties as required.

Terms of Employment: 10 months. Salary established by the Governing Board. Employee benefits in accordance with district policies.