Bus Driver

Various Posistions Avaiable- regular routes, activities, substitutes Festival Foothills Elementary School Route in the west valley (Surprise/Buckeye) & Wickenburg area available Wickenburg Unified School District is looking for individuals who are willing to complete the training necessary to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger and bus endorsements to be part of our permanent driver staff. The district is willing to pay $770 in associated training costs if new hires are willing to work with the district and be available for a full year. QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate Commercial Driver's License and State Bus Driver's Certificate preferred; Must be able to acquire/maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements; We can and will provide training for the above requirements/qualifications; Must maintain a current CPR and First Aid Card; Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check or maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card; Acceptable driving record for the last three (3) years; Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred; Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1968. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division and Wickenburg U.S.D. regulations; Drives routes as required; Performs route schedule in a timely and efficient manner; Maintains discipline when students are on bus; Completes disciplinary reports on students who violate rules; Cleans and services bus daily; Posts accurate schedule in bus; Performs safety check of flares, first aid quipment, fire extinguishers, lights, brakes, tools and tires as directed by supervisor; Notified proper authority of mechanical and safety device failures; Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops; Transports only authorized students and authorized personnel; Conducts bus safety and evacuation drills; Reports all accidents to proper authority and completes related reports; Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.