Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Possesses or is able to obtain a Comemercial 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 copmpletes required reposrts.
• 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. 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Governing Board policy on evaluation of classified personnel.