What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Transportation Department?
Various Posistions Available- regular routes, activities, substitutes
Festival Foothills Elementary School Route in the west valley (Surprise/Buckeye) & Wickenburg area available
Wickenburg Unified School District is looking for individuals who are willing to complete the training necessary to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger and bus endorsements to be part of our permanent driver staff. The district is willing to pay $770 in associated training costs if new hires are willing to work with the district and be available for a full year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate Commercial Driver's License and State Bus Driver's Certificate preferred;
- Must be able to acquire/maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements;
- We can and will provide training for the above requirements/qualifications;
- Must maintain a current CPR and First Aid Card;
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check or maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card;
- Acceptable driving record for the last three (3) years;
- Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred;
- Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1968.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division and Wickenburg U.S.D. regulations;
- Drives routes as required;
- Performs route schedule in a timely and efficient manner;
- Maintains discipline when students are on bus;
- Completes disciplinary reports on students who violate rules;
- Cleans and services bus daily;
- Posts accurate schedule in bus;
- Performs safety check of flares, first aid quipment, fire extinguishers, lights, brakes, tools and tires as directed by supervisor;
- Notified proper authority of mechanical and safety device failures;
- Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops;
- Transports only authorized students and authorized personnel;
- Conducts bus safety and evacuation drills;
- Reports all accidents to proper authority and completes related reports;
- Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.
Salary : $19 - $21
