School Bus Driver- Phoenix

AZ State School For The Deaf And Blind

Job Location:

Phoenix - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Department:

Transportation

Job Summary

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

Location:
Transportation-Phoenix

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER PHOENIX

Location:	Phoenix Campus
Employee Status:	Permanent
Hours Per Week:	30
Work Calendar:	10-Month
Pay Rate:	$16.75
Other:

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

ASDB Drivers are tasked with the vital responsibility of protecting our students on their way to and from school. Drivers make sure that students get to school and back home safely every day. They are required to know their students and be aware of their different disabilities to make their transportation times as comfortable and safe as possible. They are the first school workers to greet students in the morning and the last to wave goodbye to them in the afternoon.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testingand successful resultsfor the duration of employment.

CDL P & S and DPS certified. CDL Training provided.
Must be able to obtain a Motor Vehicle Report pass a physical drug screen and PPT test.

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the state vehicle according to a set daily schedule. He/she must ensure that the vehicle is in good operating condition at all times pick up and drop off students as per the schedule maintain order and security in the vehicle and obey all laws regulations and rules of conduct. The School Bus Driver must also deal with residents and members of the public courteously and respectfully. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and the quality of service.

The School Bus Driver must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond courteously and respectfully. The School Bus Driver must safely operate the state vehicle. Failure to ensure the safe passage of students to and from school may result in serious liabilities for the School. Operating in an unsafe manner may result in injury or even the loss of life which would have tragic consequences for the community as a whole.

Position is responsible for operating a yellow school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Position conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections observes safety regulations and policies enforces student discipline in the vehicle and performs related work.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
Be prepared to participate in the ASL classes provided by the Agency
Be prepared to learn a vocabulary of frequently used words to communicate in ASL with students and staff.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by policy or statute
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel who drive on State Business
Positions working directly with students must obtain CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) CPR and First Aid Certification.
Valid Arizona State Drivers License in good standing as provided by a report run by the MVD.
Must be willing to participate in annual and random drug and alcohol testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Safely transport students according to time schedules Maintain logs on attendance repairs and/or changes to routes
Performs daily pre-trip inspections per licensing requirements
Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties
Recognize a problem in the operation of a school bus and prepare a report

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures
Arizona rules/regulations related to pupil transportation.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:

Reading of gauges and indicators of a vehicle and preparing a report.
CPR First Aid and bus evacuation procedures.
Operate the assigned vehicle in a safe manner and by the statutes of Arizona
Maintain a courteous and professional manner
Follow the scheduled route within the allotted timeline.
Communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand.

BENEFITS

Benefit-eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical dental vision short-term disability supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life non-smokers accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the States retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service Wellness Tuition Discount Travel Reduction Auto & Home Insuranc and Purchase Discount Programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact the Recruiter at:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Position Type:Transportation/Bus DriverDate Posted:6/16/2025Location:Transportation-Phoenix SCHOOL BUS DRIVER PHOENIX Location: Phoenix Campus Employee Status: Permanent Hours Per Week: 30 Work Calendar: 10-Month Pay Rate: $16.75 Other: CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION ASDB Dri...

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

Location:
Transportation-Phoenix

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER PHOENIX

Location:	Phoenix Campus
Employee Status:	Permanent
Hours Per Week:	30
Work Calendar:	10-Month
Pay Rate:	$16.75
Other:

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

Must have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
Be prepared to participate in the ASL classes provided by the Agency
Be prepared to learn a vocabulary of frequently used words to communicate in ASL with students and staff.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by policy or statute
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel who drive on State Business
Positions working directly with students must obtain CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) CPR and First Aid Certification.
Valid Arizona State Drivers License in good standing as provided by a report run by the MVD.
Must be willing to participate in annual and random drug and alcohol testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Safely transport students according to time schedules Maintain logs on attendance repairs and/or changes to routes
Performs daily pre-trip inspections per licensing requirements
Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties
Recognize a problem in the operation of a school bus and prepare a report

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures
Arizona rules/regulations related to pupil transportation.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:

Reading of gauges and indicators of a vehicle and preparing a report.
CPR First Aid and bus evacuation procedures.
Operate the assigned vehicle in a safe manner and by the statutes of Arizona
Maintain a courteous and professional manner
Follow the scheduled route within the allotted timeline.
Communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand.

BENEFITS

CONTACT INFORMATION

Key Skills

Load & Unload
School Bus Driving
Employee Evaluation
Communication skills
Interviewing
Paratransit
Van Driver
Bus Driving
Commercial Driving
Driving
Human Resources
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