2024-25 Bus Driver/bus Driver Trainee - Phoenix, United States - Paradise Valley USD 69

Paradise Valley USD 69

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Bus Driver/Bus Driver Trainee - Transportation

Location:
Transportation Department

9 months, FTE: 30-40 hours/week**
Opportunity for Benefits at 30 hours/week

Grade 22, $19.67/hour

Starting pay up to $21.09 based on K-12 Bus Driver experience

Several Positions Available

Start Date: 7/31/2024

CDL Training Provided

40 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 include:

Proof of MMR is required if born after 12/31/56:

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Certified 5 year MVR (clear of any moving violations):

Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card

Purpose Statement**The job of Transportation Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from 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 (Lead)

Essential Functions**Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing posted rules and maintaining passenger safety.

Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or 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 and complying with mandated requirements.

Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops to and from school and/or 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 and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or 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 and/or 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, and/or complying with established guidelines.

Reports observations and/or 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, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

Othe
r Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or 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 and/or 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 activi