Bus Driver

Amphitheater Public Schools   Tucson, AZ   Part-time     Transportation Support Services
Posted on January 16, 2025
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QUALIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bus Driver trainees must possess a valid Arizona driver's license
  • Must meet all Arizona School Bus Driver requirements at time of employment offer
  • Possession of an Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License at time of employment offer or a commercial driver license issued by an adjacent state to the State of Arizona
  • Must be able to meet requirements of Arizona Department of Public Safety Physical Performance Test
  • Must maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications for children and adults from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, as a requirement of the position, for state certification
  • Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

 

B. DESIRED

  • Two years of previous experience driving a school bus.

 

SUMMARY
Operates buses of the Amphitheater School District for the sole purpose of transporting students and other persons to and from educational activities. Regular attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Reports to: Assistant Manager of Transportation

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Performs daily pre-trip duties as outlined in the Commercial Drivers License manual and department guidelines
  • Checks bus constantly for mechanical defects and needed repairs and reports these to appropriate supervisor
  • Drives school bus on scheduled routes
  • Picks up school children and transports them to and from school
  • Maintains order among the passengers and supervises their behavior. Prepares student conduct reports, as needed
  • Transports children on educational field trips and transports band, athletes and others on out-of-town trips
  • Administers first aid, when necessary
  • Maintains accurate information pertaining to stop times through a bus binder located on the bus and in office file
  • Keeps interior of bus clean and neat
  • Keeps daily record of gas, oil, mileage and number of children transported
  • Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others
  • Promotes and supports district-wide educational advancement in 21st Century skills
  • Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Hourly Rate (depending on experience)

$15.30-$15.90 (Trainee)

$21.33 - $22.18 (Driver)