POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
Substitute Bus Driver—Transportation
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
- Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Must meet all Arizona School Bus Driver Certification requirements: (a) Possess an Arizona Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with Passengers (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements; (b) Pass A.D.O.T. physical examination; (c) Possess First Aid and CPR certification for adult, children and infant; (d) Pass all drug testing requirements; (e) Pass three-day New Bus driver Training courses and Exam test; (f) Complete and pass a 20-hour Behind the Wheel training; (g) Pass the Physical Performance Test; (h) Possess a valid Identity Verified Fingerprint (IVP) Clearance Card.
- Must have five (5) years of clean driving record.
- Must comply with the Arizona Minimum Standards for Student Transportation and Federal Regulations.
- Must be able to handle emergencies in bus operation.
- Must be dedicated and understanding of children and their safety.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of operational and preventive maintenance techniques.
- Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
REPORTS TO
Transportation Supervisor
JOB GOAL
To provide a reliable, safe and efficient transportation so that all approved passengers may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District’s curriculum and extra-curricular programs.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES
- Maintains a professional attitude and encourages positive relationships with employees, students and the public.
- Ensures and promotes student’s safety, health and welfare at all times.
- Obeys all applicable traffic laws.
- Maintains discipline and enforces school bus rules when students are on board.
- Reports all student bus conduct to proper personnel and completes all required documents.
- Drives bus route and trips assigned by supervisors.
- Assumes responsibility for assigned trips and destinations, obtaining a fuel card, maintaining proper trip documents and follows business office procedures upon return of trip.
- Follows field trip procedures while on a trip.
- Performs a Pre-trip and Post-trip for each run.
- Notifies and reports any District property damages to proper personnel and completes all required documents.
- Follows IDEA, AAC, and State regulations for special needs transport.
- Reports immediately any repairs needed or safety device failure to the Transportation Supervisor or Shop Foreman.
- Transports only approved students and staff.
- Picks up and releases students only at District approved designated bus stops.
- Records daily temperature checks when students board the bus.
- Maintains daily roster of students assigned to bus
- Maintains a daily log of bus mileages, number of students transported, and submits to transportation office as required.
- Records other information regarding bus route related information as needed.
- Keeps bus or other assigned vehicle clean on a daily basis and follows all housekeeping standards according to Arizona Administrative Code.
- Follows District Mitigation Plan and CDC Guidelines for keeping school bus safe and sanitized.
- Ensures all passengers wear facemask when aboard the bus.
- Maintains a seating chart for all passengers.
- Refuels assigned bus after each bus route and records on Fuel Log gallons of fuel pumped.
- Reports immediately all accidents and completes all necessary documents to proper personnel.
- Immediately reports all incidents and completes all necessary documents to proper personnel.
- Conducts a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills as required by Arizona Administrative Code.
- Adheres to KUSD FERPA and HIPPA policy of students and employees at all times.
- Maintains all requirements for FMCSA, ADOT/CDL and DPS Student Transportation Unit.
- Uses a two-way radio according to FCC regulations.
- Attends all required orientations, trainings and staff meetings as planned by supervisors.
- Learns and utilizes technology equipment used within the transportation department.
- Follows the chain of command.
- Follows all Title 13 Arizona Administrative Code for School Bus Drivers.
- Follows all KUSD Governing Board Policy, regulations and procedures.
- Follows all emergency guidelines and procedures.
- Supports and promotes the District’s mission and educational goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
On call as needed timesheet basis at Grade 5, Step 1 on the Initial Placement on the Support Staff Salary Schedule.
Revised: December 29, 2021
Approved:
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