Van Driver Part 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.

Job Summary:

To drive a school van to safely transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.

Prior to bus certification and during the first month of the new hire probationary period and random testing during employment drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all employees who work in Transportation. 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:

• Drive school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions in a timely manner
• Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading fromthe van during normal and emergency transport
• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers
• Transport students in accordance with all safe van-riding rules and evacuation procedures
• Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are in the van
• Prepare documentation for disciplinary problems to be administered by school administrators
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of eachvan driven each day to include trash clean-up window and vehicle washing
• Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures
• Do not drive an unsafe vehicle; maintain cleanliness and sanitation of van
• Complete required paperwork and keep route details current
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
• Ability to transport students safely across varying distances including freeway driving cross-city travel and routes both within and beyond district boundaries

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• 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

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
• Successfully passdriver MPS Physical Performance Test and ability to acquire 1^st Aid/CPR certification
• Successfully pass departments physical exam for drivers (bi-annually) and pre-employment annual and random drug testing
• Successfully pass MPS transportation written and driving tests
• Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure and to use 2-way radio communication
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students parents co-workers and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to all information due to the sensitive nature of Families in Transition
• Ability to meet time schedules punctuality and reliability a must
• Ability to work varying driving assignments

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.