Bus DriverBus Driver Trainee - TransportationEarn an extra 100 per weekIn addition to the competitive pay benefits full&mdashand part-time employment opportunities and more PVSchools is offering a 100 weekly attendance incentive for bus drivers and other qualified Transportation Department staff.This incentive is effective until May 19 2025.Incentive pay will be paid in two lump sums the first in March and the second in June.Location Transportation Department9 months FTE Full and Part-time availalbe Opportunity for Benefits at 30 hoursweekGrade 22 19.67hourStarting pay up to 21.09 based on K-12 Bus Driver experienceSeveral Positions AvailableStart Date 7312024CDL Training Provided40 hour class and 20 hour Behind the Wheel Training needed prior to beginning contract.Training classes are scheduled in June & July depending on the date of your acceptance of the offer of employment determines the training class. You will be paid the hourly rate of pay for training time scheduled prior to contract start date.CPR and First Aide training required and provided during training.Required Documents for Driving Positions includeProof of MMR is required if born after 123156Certified 5 year MVR clear of any moving violationsValid IVP Fingerprint clearance cardPurpose StatementThe job of Transportation Bus Driver is done for the purposes of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes andor tofrom special excursions ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport loading and unloading from buses.This job reports to Transportation Bus Driver - Trainer LeadEssential FunctionsAdvises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing posted rules and maintaining passenger safety.Assesses incidents complaints accidents andor potential emergency situations e.g. road hazards medical emergencies accidents etc. for the purpose of resolving andor recommending a resolution to the situation.Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.Attends unit meetings in-service training workshops etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.Cleans assigned vehicles for the purpose of ensuring safety appearance and sanitation of vehicle. Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures andcomplying with mandated requirements.Drives school buss for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops to and from school andor field trips in a safe and timely manner.Fuels assigned vehicle e.g. oil water fuel etc. for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.Informs other school personnel and parents. of events policies andor practices e.g. scheduled stops established routes route conditions etc. for the purpose of providing information andor clarification of procedures.Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections e.g. fluid levels tire pressure exterior condition etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.Prepares computer generated andor manual reports e.g. field trips reports incident reports pre and post - trip inspection records passenger misconduct mileage logs student counts routing information etc. for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference conveying information andor complying with established guidelines.Reports observations andor incidents e.g. discipline accidents inappropriate social behavior etc. for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.Responds to inquiries from students parents andor staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements Minimum QualificationsSkills Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices administering first aid applying pertinent codes policies regulations andor laws operating district vehicles fire extinguisher two-way radio standard office equipment and pertinent computer applications preparing and maintaining accurate records.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents andor ratios read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats andor present information to others and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include emergency evacuation techniques area streets and locations basic vehicle maintenance first aid health standards and the needs of medically fragile children by assignment hazards pertinent codes policies regulations andor laws safe driving practices safety practices and procedures two way radio communication utilizing wheelchairs tie downs child safety seats lifts etc. by assignment.ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings andor events gather andor collate data and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances work with data utilizing defined and similar processes and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals andor groups work with similar types of data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include being attentive to detail communicating with diverse groups including school age riders displaying tact and courtesy establishing and maintaining effective working relationships exercising sound judgment maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents maintaining confidentiality working with constant distractions.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices andor methods providing information andor advising others utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization&rsquos services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands occasional lifting carrying pushing andor pulling some climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching andor crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 90 sitting 5 walking and 5 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury andor illness.Experience Job related experience is desired.Education High school diploma or equivalent.EquivalencyRequired Testing Certificates and Licenses Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Bus Drivers CertificateOnline Driver Training Certification Commercial Drivers LicenseContinuing Educ.Training ClearancesCPR Certificate Renewal Criminal Background Clearance First Aid Certificate Renewal Drug Test Maintains Certificates andor Licenses Pre-Placement Medical Clearance Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test IVP Level Fingerprint CardFLSA Status -Non ExemptParadise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 GINA may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.