Bus Driver - Full Time - Transportation

• Forbes names 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 (30-40 hours)

Base Hourly: $19.89 Driving Wage; $17.78 Paid training

Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months

Benefits: 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 drive a school bus and/or school van to safely transport students over scheduled routes and/or 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
• Drive school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions (field trips, athletic events, etc.)
• 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
• Maintain care and operation of equipment
• Inform school and/or district personnel of practices, incidents, and accidents, providing information for proper procedures
• Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus/van you drive each day
• Perform proper student checks
• 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 details current
• Attend all training programs to meet requirements and maintain school bus certifications
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record a minimum of one year driving experience and be at least 21 years of age
• Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification (i.e. pass first aide, CPR, and IVP fingerprint card)
• You must be able to pass a physical performance test in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Minimum of one year driving experience in Arizona
• Pay for a medical certificate form with a minimum of one year expiration date

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws
• Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful
• Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality and reliability a must
• Ability to work varying driving assignments
• Ability to work both AM & PM bus routes every weekday, this may be a split-shift position

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties.

Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintaining focus for extended periods

Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

• Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force

Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.