Part Time Bus Driver - Phoenix, United States - Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools

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    ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

    Saint Mary's offers its student body of about 500 young men and women a rigorous liberal arts and sciences curriculum, a developed fine arts program, a diversity of extracurricular activities, regular access to the sacraments, and a strong retreat program. As a diocesan Catholic school, Saint Mary's takes great pride in striving to form virtuous young men and women who know the Truth and love the Good. In all areas of campus life, Saint Mary's strives to create an encounter with Christ.

    POSITION TITLE: Part Time Bus Driver

    Description: This is a seasonal position from August to May in afternoons/evenings, 3-4 times a week (some weekends)

    PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

    The bus driver will operate a school-owned, 50-passenger bus, traveling with students and staff members to off campus events, and returning them back to campus afterward. The bus driver will report directly to the Athletic Director. Job duties will include physical activities including stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, travel, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and sitting for extended periods of time.

    This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    • Travel with students and staff members to and from-off campus events in a safe manner.
    • Regularly performs physical activities such stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, traveling, and sitting for extended periods of time.
    • Obeys all traffic laws and enforces all bus regulations and procedures.
    • Administers emergency first aid when it is needed.
    • Keeps bus and/or other vehicles as assigned clean and properly fueled.
    • Runs assigned schedule efficiently according to the assigned route/trip.
    • Performs a pre and post trip inspection of all assigned vehicles.
    • Maintains the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and road conditions.
    • Understand and practice the most current defensive driving techniques.
    • Reports all incidents/accidents immediately to proper authorities according to Department policy and procedure.
    • Keeps up to date on all personal certification requirements required for position.
    • Is flexible and performs other duties relating to general job function.
    • Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.
    • Follows diocesan policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
    • Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
    • Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
    • Must maintain discipline while operating vehicle.
    • Must maintain courteous and professional rapport with students and staff.
    • Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly.
    • Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
    • Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty-staff handbook.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require frequent evening and weekend hours.

    The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
    • Must be at least 25 years old.
    • Must hold a High School Diploma or GED.
    • Must hold a valid Arizona CDL Class B with a Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
    • Must hold or be able to obtain CPR training within 60 days (about 2 months) of hire.
    • Have a successful driving record.
    • Physically able to perform job duties in a safe manner.
    • Ability to work flexible hours.
    • Must be willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
    • Completed Safe Environment Training prior to start date.
    • Must sign the Diocesan Code of Conduct and have a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.