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Buckeye Union High School District #201 Bus Driver in Buckeye, Arizona
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BUHSD#201 Position Description, Page 1 of 3
BOARD APPROVED ON 08/08/2022
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT No.201
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Bus Driver
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 0.75 FTE / 9-month
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Classified
GENERAL STATEMENT of RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to the
Districts regular and extracurricular programs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Ensure and maintain a safe environment for students during loading, transport and
unloading and report student misconduct according to established directions.
Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the
safety and well-being of students and staff.
Observe all mandatory safety regulations for the purpose of being in compliance with
the established rules and laws as outlined by DPS and Arizona Traffic Laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe
operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
Report all necessary preventative maintenance as directed for the purpose of
ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle.
Prepare and submit required record information on appropriate forms in a timely
manner.
Instruct passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the bus.
Assist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behavior and monitor
students to ensure the safety of other students and staff on the bus.
Report observations and incidents and communicate them to appropriate district
staff.
Ability to communicate with and receive direction from the Supervisors or
Dispatchers.
Maintain a clean bus on a daily basis.
Meet or exceed the District dress code.
Ability to drive all bus types safely.
BUHSD#201 Position Description, Page 2 of 3
BOARD APPROVED ON 08/08/2022
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Must be 21 years of age.
Valid AZ Dept of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Possess and maintain an appropriate Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and
AZ DOT Certificate.
Posses and maintain a safe driving record and meet the requirements for School Bus
Driver Certification.
Obtain and maintain a valid First Aid Training and CPR Certificate.
Must be able to pass a DOT Physical exam, drug screen and alcohol test.
Must be able to push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds and pass DPS physical
performance test.
Ability to communicate and work well with staff, students, and parents.
OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:
Medium risk - Work is routinely performed in both indoor and outdoor environments,
including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. Requires
standing in inclement weather including summer heat.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The applicant for this position is required to:
regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.
Sit approximately 75% of the time
Walk and stand approximately 20% of the time
Kneeling/Stooping approximately 5% of the time
Lift on a regular basis 30-50lbs
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach
with hands and arms on a regular basis.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus.
The information contained in this position description is for compliance with the American
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties
may be assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must maintain order among the students, supervises their behavior and enforces
district conduct on the bus.
Must use own initiative and judgment in performing job