Edkey, Inc.
BUS DRIVER
Edkey, Inc., Show Low, Arizona, us, 85902
POSITION OVERVIEW
About the Position
The purpose of a school bus driver is to provide safe, efficient and dependable transportation for students. Following established routes to transport students daily to and from school, field trips and sporting events.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Highschool GEDExperience
2 years of professional driving experienceOther Requirements
Commercial Driver's LicenseGood driving recordESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
Checks with the dispatcher or area transportation supervisor for any changes in normal duties or new student passengersEnsures that the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms and door-opening devicesOperates the vehicle safely over an assigned route, picking up and delivering only authorized students at assigned bus stops, and watches to ensure that no one hurrying for the bus is left behindKeeps assigned time schedules, which may require driving during pre-day light and dusk periods, and makes every effort to be on time while ensuring safetyObeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, and Arizona State Minimum Standards for School Bus DriversObserves all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstruction.Secures wheelchairs, car seats, and other restraining devices on the bus as neededMaintains student discipline on the bus and enforces rules governing student conductReports undisciplined students to the proper authority and compiles written reports as requestedConducts semi-annual bus evacuation drills as required by the Department of Public Safety Student Transportation Unit and Arizona State Minimum Standards for School Bus Drivers; implements evacuations as required in an emergency to include safely exiting from the rear of the school busReports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons until services arrive; completes required accident reports.Notifies the proper authority in cases of mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, when off schedule, or other incidentsRegulates heating, cooling and ventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of passengersDrives students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities, and other special events as assignedExercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior when operating school busReturns school bus to the assigned bus lot, performs a final inspection and secures the bus according to proceduresSubmits to drug testing when requiredMaintains a commercial driver's license as required by the State Department of Transportation and maintains first aid/CPR certificationModels nondiscriminatory practices at all times, and in all activitiesOther duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Work primarily occurs in a classroom setting. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds.
About the Position
The purpose of a school bus driver is to provide safe, efficient and dependable transportation for students. Following established routes to transport students daily to and from school, field trips and sporting events.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Highschool GEDExperience
2 years of professional driving experienceOther Requirements
Commercial Driver's LicenseGood driving recordESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
Checks with the dispatcher or area transportation supervisor for any changes in normal duties or new student passengersEnsures that the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms and door-opening devicesOperates the vehicle safely over an assigned route, picking up and delivering only authorized students at assigned bus stops, and watches to ensure that no one hurrying for the bus is left behindKeeps assigned time schedules, which may require driving during pre-day light and dusk periods, and makes every effort to be on time while ensuring safetyObeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, and Arizona State Minimum Standards for School Bus DriversObserves all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstruction.Secures wheelchairs, car seats, and other restraining devices on the bus as neededMaintains student discipline on the bus and enforces rules governing student conductReports undisciplined students to the proper authority and compiles written reports as requestedConducts semi-annual bus evacuation drills as required by the Department of Public Safety Student Transportation Unit and Arizona State Minimum Standards for School Bus Drivers; implements evacuations as required in an emergency to include safely exiting from the rear of the school busReports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons until services arrive; completes required accident reports.Notifies the proper authority in cases of mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, when off schedule, or other incidentsRegulates heating, cooling and ventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of passengersDrives students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities, and other special events as assignedExercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior when operating school busReturns school bus to the assigned bus lot, performs a final inspection and secures the bus according to proceduresSubmits to drug testing when requiredMaintains a commercial driver's license as required by the State Department of Transportation and maintains first aid/CPR certificationModels nondiscriminatory practices at all times, and in all activitiesOther duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Work primarily occurs in a classroom setting. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds.