Bus Driver - San Tan Valley and Florence locations

Summary

Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assures safe and timely transportation of children to school, sporting events, and other school approved functions.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for students comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Reports delays or accidents.
• Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, and water before departure.
• Loads or unloads backpacks and/or equipment in baggage compartment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid AZ CDL drivers license with passenger endorsement preferred, but will train, must be CPR and first aid certified; must be 21 years of age or older.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Terms of Employment

• Salary based on Grade E - minimum starting $17.00 per hr. plus $2.00 for a CDL holder as established by the Governing Board.
• 10 month position, 187 days, 8 hours per day.
• Full Benefits as assigned for the position.

Clearances

• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Drug Screening
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination
• Valid I-9 form

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s): the District Title IX Coordinator, and/or the District 504 Coordinator, both of which can be located on our web page or in person at 1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona. Or by phone at (520) 866-3500.