Bus Driver

Maricopa Unified School District 20

Human Resources 44150 West Maricopa Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, Arizona 85138 20.568.5100 - main number 520.568.5151 - fax number

Title Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Terms of Employment

Non-Exempt

Salary

Approved Classifed Compensation Plan

Education and Experience

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

To transport children to and from school or other locations.

Principal Duties

• Transport students to and from school and related activities as dictated by the activity.
• Assist students with safety belts and getting on and off the bus safely as needed.
• Maintains good student conduct on the bus.
• Records violations of the student code and submit to school office.
• Inspects the bus and related equipment reports concerns or unsafe conditions to the vehicle maintenance personnel.
• Follows regulations for breakdowns and/or emergencies.
• Ensures the bus is clean and operating correctly on a routine daily basis.
• Completes daily-required paperwork accurately.

Ability to Work

• Ability to work a split shift, flexible hours.
• Available for other required duties such as field trips and activity trips day and evening as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme desert temperatures.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of district rules of conduct.
• Knowledge of safe driving techniques.
• Knowledge of local state and federal policies and laws relative to pupil transportation.
• Knowledge of the principles of transportation of special needs students.
• Skill in driving commercial vehicles.
• Skill in performing First Aid and CPR.
• Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Critical sensory requirements include:
• General vision corrected to 2020
• Hear or listen in the normal range corrected
• Speak and give directions clearly
• Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift exerting force up to 50 pounds, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess or be willing to train for and obtain a CDL Class B.
• Must be able to pass random drug testing.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fringerprint Clearance Card.

Required License and Certification

• Class B Commercial Drivers License
• Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
• School Bus Certification and C.P.R. and First Aid

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups.

The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Designated Contacts

• Title IX Coordinator: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

• Address: 44150 W. Maricopa

• Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138

• Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

• Email: tbeckettmusd20.org

• Section 504 ADA Coordinator: Director of Exceptional Student Services

• Address: 44150 W. Maricopa

• Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138

• Telephone Number: 520-568-5100