Bus Driver

Position Title: Bus Driver
Supervisor: Director of Transportation
Term of Employment: 9 Months
Salary Classification:$24.00/hr.

Job Summary: The wheels on the bus go round and round! Have you considered being a school bus driver Heres your chance! Make a difference - become a Peoria Unified bus driver and help ensure our students arrive to school field trips and other events safely and on time. If you love being a part of the community then come join an amazing transportation team with over 250 strong. We offer development opportunities help with obtaining your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and we provide all the training!

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The following responsibilities tie into our strategic plan to include Student Success Safety and Wellbeing Stewardship of Community Resources and Community Connection. We believe these four areas help us remain focused on Peoria Unifieds vision: Every Student Every Day Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.

• Student Success ï½ Transport students on assigned routes to/from school and events.
• Provide on-call back up coverage for dispatchers.
• Maintain safe student conduct on the bus.
• Safety and Well-Being - Perform pre-trip checklist to verify safety inspections. Check fluid levels and condition of vehicle before during and after every route. Check operation of wheelchair lifts and restraint devices for safe operation. Transfer students into bus seat or utilizes wheelchair tie-downs to safely secure student.
• Maintain mileage logs and timesheets. Prepare maintenance or repair work orders. Inspect bus after repairs are completed to determine proper operation and correction of problems. Follow established directions for breakdowns emergencies and/or accidents.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Community Connection ï½ Enhance Peoria Unifieds culture which encourages and strengthens parent and community partnerships.
• Foster positive relationships with students teachers parents and community members.
• Stewardship of Community Resources ï½ Adheres to effective policies practices and accountability of District resources.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records required by law District policy and administrative regulation.
• Provide feedback and information related to routes (i.e. re-route proposals creation elimination updating and/or evaluation of bus routes).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Must satisfactorily complete on-site school bus training. Must be 21 years of age.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass background clearance check
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona CDL ï½Class B driver license with passenger endorsement
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery potential physical harm all weather conditions hazardous chemicals fumes and infectious diseases
• May be required to lift and carry heavy bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and pass the DPS Physical Performance Test
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions

What We Offer: Peoria Unified School District offers a robust benefits package that can help increase your financial security advance professionally and promote a healthy fulfilling life. We also participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Some of the benefits offered include: Medical Dental Vision Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance a Wellness Program Paid Time Off and discounts on many other services.
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Peoria Unified School District #11
6330 W. Thunderbird Road
Glendale AZ 85306