{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1827bfdf261cc2ab7e4105ca","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1827bfdf261cc2ab7e4105ca","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1827bfdf261cc2ab7e4105ca","title":"School Bus Driver","description":"Job Title: Bus Driver\nReports To: Director of Transportation\nFLSA Status: Nonexempt - At-Will Position\nPosition Status: Part or Full Time Positions\nSalary: Range 111 ($14.96 - $20.15) Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification\n* Additional Professional Growth monies may be awarded for college credit earned past a high school diploma\nSUMMARY\nSafely transports students and staff to and from school or other activities in a school bus or other district vehicle by performing the following duties.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.\nResponsible for safety and conduct of passengers in accordance with State, District, and Department regulations.\nResponsible for all District safety procedures including (but not limited to) assisting students and staff as they enter and exit the vehicle.\nEnsures bus is in operating condition. Performs daily safety inspection of bus; identifies and reports needed repairs and mechanical problems.\nReports student misbehavior appropriately to parents and documents contact. Prepares disciplinary referrals as needed.\nMaintains current route sheets.\nMaintains clean bus (interior and exterior).\nRegularly view video tapes for operational effectiveness and student conduct.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:\nMust obtain an unrestricted Commercial Drivers License (No Air Brake Restriction).\nMust obtain Passenger and Bus Driver Endorsement.\nMust secure a DPS State School Bus Driver Certification.\nMust obtain Infant/Child/Adult First Aid & CPR Certification.\nMust obtain a DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card\nRECORDKEEPING and REPORTING\nCompletes and records pre-trip inspection/data forms consistent with federal/state reporting requirements. Report mechanical defects via computer software application. Report bus stop safety concerns. Document and report changes to route. Maintain documentation log of student behavior and parent/guardian contact. Process student conduct referrals as required.\nMechanic repair requests.\nNotice of Non-Discrimination\nThe Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity) or disability in its employment practices.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $14.96 - $20.15 per hour\nSchedule:\nDay shift\nMonday to Friday\nMorning shift\nSplit shift\nExperience:\nSchool bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification:\nDriver's License (Preferred)\nCDL (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nApache Junction, AZ (Preferred)\nAbility to Relocate:\nApache Junction, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Apache Junction Unified School District","rawCompany":"apache junction unified school district","city":"Apache Junction","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:39:52.802Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-3051.00","title":"Bus Drivers, School","slug":"bus-drivers-school"},{"code":"53-3052.00","title":"Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity","slug":"bus-drivers-transit-and-intercity"},{"code":"53-3053.00","title":"Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs","slug":"shuttle-drivers-and-chauffeurs"}],"industries":[{"code":"485410","title":"School and Employee Bus Transportation","slug":"school-and-employee-bus-transportation"},{"code":"485113","title":"Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems","slug":"bus-and-other-motor-vehicle-transit-systems"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"School Bus Driver","description":"Job Title: Bus Driver\nReports To: Director of Transportation\nFLSA Status: Nonexempt - At-Will Position\nPosition Status: Part or Full Time Positions\nSalary: Range 111 ($14.96 - $20.15) Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification\n* Additional Professional Growth monies may be awarded for college credit earned past a high school diploma\nSUMMARY\nSafely transports students and staff to and from school or other activities in a school bus or other district vehicle by performing the following duties.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.\nResponsible for safety and conduct of passengers in accordance with State, District, and Department regulations.\nResponsible for all District safety procedures including (but not limited to) assisting students and staff as they enter and exit the vehicle.\nEnsures bus is in operating condition. 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