Phoenix Union High School District
25/26 SY - BUS DRIVER (Multiple Positions / Hourly Rate May Vary)
Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Position: Bus Driver
Department:
Transportation
Location:
District Service Facility (DSF)
Work Year:
9 months
Salary:
Grade 9, Starting Hourly Rate: $22.89 - $23.93 (placement depends on experience and education)
Summary The Bus Driver transports students, including those with special needs, between home and school and supports special programs and activities. Responsibilities include driving routes, inspecting buses, fueling, maintaining student safety, and completing required paperwork.
Essential Functions
Drive buses along routes and special trips, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off at designated stops and schools.
Inspect buses for safety and proper operation.
Fuel buses.
Monitor and assist with student behavior, safety, and medical needs.
Clean and sterilize buses.
Communicate regularly with parents, staff, and students.
Complete paperwork such as route changes, mileage reports, and student counts.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior in interactions.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED, plus two years of bus operation experience or successful completion of PXU’s Bus Driver Trainee Program.
Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement, or from an adjacent state.
Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of employment.
Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates, or obtain within 10 days of employment.
Skills and Abilities
Understanding and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Resolving student problems.
Safely operating wheelchair lifts and securing wheelchairs.
Maintaining order and safety on buses.
Following instructions and procedures.
Addressing student needs effectively.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Providing excellent customer service.
Establishing effective working relationships.
Using initiative within organizational policies.
Physical Demands and Environment Work involves climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Exposure to varying temperatures, chemicals, and infectious diseases is possible.
Benefits
Highly competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
Education Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)
Vacation and personal leave (for eligible positions)
Paid winter and spring breaks
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Transportation
Location:
District Service Facility (DSF)
Work Year:
9 months
Salary:
Grade 9, Starting Hourly Rate: $22.89 - $23.93 (placement depends on experience and education)
Summary The Bus Driver transports students, including those with special needs, between home and school and supports special programs and activities. Responsibilities include driving routes, inspecting buses, fueling, maintaining student safety, and completing required paperwork.
Essential Functions
Drive buses along routes and special trips, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off at designated stops and schools.
Inspect buses for safety and proper operation.
Fuel buses.
Monitor and assist with student behavior, safety, and medical needs.
Clean and sterilize buses.
Communicate regularly with parents, staff, and students.
Complete paperwork such as route changes, mileage reports, and student counts.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior in interactions.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED, plus two years of bus operation experience or successful completion of PXU’s Bus Driver Trainee Program.
Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement, or from an adjacent state.
Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of employment.
Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates, or obtain within 10 days of employment.
Skills and Abilities
Understanding and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Resolving student problems.
Safely operating wheelchair lifts and securing wheelchairs.
Maintaining order and safety on buses.
Following instructions and procedures.
Addressing student needs effectively.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Providing excellent customer service.
Establishing effective working relationships.
Using initiative within organizational policies.
Physical Demands and Environment Work involves climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Exposure to varying temperatures, chemicals, and infectious diseases is possible.
Benefits
Highly competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
Education Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)
Vacation and personal leave (for eligible positions)
Paid winter and spring breaks
Equal Opportunity Employer
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