Job Information
Cottonwood Oak Creek Sch Dist Bus Driver in Cottonwood, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6947481
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.
Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.
Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean buses; refuel and prepare vehicle for operation.
Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.
Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe and defensive driving practices.
Proper operation of school buses.
Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
Basic first aid procedures.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.