• Job Description

  Req#: 11291
  Position Type:
  Transportation/ BUS DRIVER
  
  
  Date Posted:
  3/22/2024
  
  
  Location:
  TRANSPORTATION
  
  
  Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED
  
  
  Drives a small Type-A school bus with 14 passengers or less. Picks up and drops off students at home or designated stops and schools.
  Inspects buses for safety and proper operation in accordance with local and state regulations.
  Fuels buses.
  Monitors and assists with maintaining students’ behavior, safety, and medical needs on the school bus.
  Cleans and sanitizes buses.
  Communicates regularly with parents, supervisors, school staff, co-workers, and students.
  Completes all required paperwork including route changes, MIPS, mileage reports, and student counts.
  Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
  Ability to interact and relate to students who require specialized transportation.
  Must know District policies, State, and local school transportation laws.
  Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
  Ability to schedule activities, collect data, and use basic job-related equipment.
  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  Ability to provide excellent customer service experiences, including, but not limited to, interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
  Commitment to creating and sustaining a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  Highly Competitive Pay
  Comprehensive Employee Benefits
  Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
  Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
  Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
  Paid Winter and Spring Breaks
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  
  SMALL BUS DRIVER (NON-CDL)
  DEPARTMENT: Transportation	SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professionals
  LOCATION: DSF	WORK YEAR: 9 Months
  
  The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 28,000 students and 4,000 employees in Arizona’s capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU’s schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
  Grade 8
  Starting hourly rate of pay range: $21.41 - $22.39, salary placement is dependent on similar experience held and education
  SUMMARY
  The small bus driver transports students (general education and exceptional students) between home and school in a safe and timely manner in a Type-A school bus designed to carry fewer than 15 passengers. The small bus driver will also provide transportation for special programs and activities as assigned.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Drives a small Type-A school bus with 14 passengers or less. Picks up and drops off students at home or designated stops and schools.
  2. Inspects buses for safety and proper operation in accordance with local and state regulations.
  3. Fuels buses.
  4. Monitors and assists with maintaining students’ behavior, safety, and medical needs on the school bus.
  5. Cleans and sanitizes buses.
  6. Communicates regularly with parents, supervisors, school staff, co-workers, and students.
  7. Completes all required paperwork including route changes, MIPS, mileage reports, and student counts.
  8. Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
  The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.
  
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
  High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year experience in the operation of buses or large vehicles desired.
  
  License and Certification Requirements:
  A valid Arizona State Driver’s license is required.
  Must obtain DPS school bus certification within 14 days of employment and maintain certification.
  A valid IV Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  Possess current First-Aid and CPR certificates at the time of employment or obtain them within the first ten (10) days of employment and maintain current status.
  
  IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to interact and relate to students who require specialized transportation.
  • Must know District policies, State, and local school transportation laws.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
  • Ability to schedule activities, collect data, and use basic job-related equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service experiences, including, but not limited to, interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Commitment to creating and sustaining a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  Work is performed on a small, Type-A school bus along designated routes. Work requires climbing up and down stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping, pulling, and may require lifting up to 100 lbs. Employees may experience hot and cold temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.
  WHY WORK AT PXU
  The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state’s largest employers. Our 4,000 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.
  
  Highly Competitive Pay	Comprehensive Employee Benefits
  Participation in Arizona State Retirement System	Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
  Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)	Paid Winter and Spring Breaks
  
  The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression, and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The Phoenix Union High School District is a high school-only school district in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

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