Certified School Bus Driver / Maintenance Head

SUMMARY:Ensures students and other official passengers are transported safely and efficiently to and from school and other school related events (field trips, events, etc.). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive the school bus (morning & afternoon) Report to Executive Director any maintenance issues with school bus. Transports passengers (students, teachers, parents, etc.) to and from school and other school events. Ensures that students are delivered to proper drop-off points; determines that students are met by designated parent or guardian Demonstrates and explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers in accordance with Transportation Safety Training Maintains daily mileage and route logs; updates route maps and directions, according to official route directions. Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses Conducts a daily pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle. Outside inspection to include tires, wheels, fluid leaks/levels, windshield, mirrors, warning system, exhaust system and emergency exits. Inside inspection to include cleanliness, instruments and controls, gauges, warning lights emergency equipment Cleans and sweeps bus interior; fuels bus; reports all defects or non-operational findings Communicates with teachers, registrar & principal. Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per prescribed policies, prepares conduct reports Operates wheelchair lift, and loads and unloads and safely secures passengers confined to wheelchairs Monitors the activities of Transportation (Bus) Monitors as they relate to their actions with students and the public Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc. Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc. Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation) Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm) Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations Report to Executive Director on any maintenance issues. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to operate a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle and foot controls with two feet simultaneously Ability to use two-way communication equipment Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years driving experience Arizona Class B Driver’s License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements Arizona School Bus Driver Certification CPR and First Aid Certification Fingerprint Clearance Card required upon hiring Must submit to background check Annual Drug Screen (Panel 5 and Panel 9) Physical Performance Test (Every 2 years) Medical Examiner's Certificate Proof of Behind the wheel training and road test form Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred) Willing to work with others. Very good communication and interpersonal skills Responsibilities: Requirements Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience: School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) CDL- Student Transportation (Required) Work Location: In person