Bus Driver / Trainer - Transportation

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $21.01 Class/Calendar: B22, 12 months Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers according to District, DPS and FMCSA standards; to safely drive any school bus and/or any school van to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions. All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. Key Responsibilities: Regular and on-time attendance required Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers according to District, DPS and FMCSA standards Drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers Ability to communicate and engage effectively with the public, and willingness to support and participate in district and community events Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency transport Administer first aid and medical assistance to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers Instruct students in the rules and regulations of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are on the bus Inform school and/or district personnel of practices and incidents, providing information for proper procedures Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus you drive each day Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures Do not drive an unsafe bus; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus Complete required paperwork and keep route sheet current Attend training programs to maintain skills and meet requirements of school bus certificate Perform other related duties, as assigned, including bus driver duties Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record from Arizona DOT MVD Must be certified continuously as a school bus driver in Arizona for the 12-month period immediately preceding the application and be employed as a certified school bus driver at the time of the application Must currently hold a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements and have at least 2 years’ experience driving a CMV Class B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements Knowledge of Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus Drivers Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws Preferred Qualifications: High School education or GED Knowledge of district policies and procedures Knowledge of street and school locations…

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