Job Description:

WESD hiring 10+ Bus Drivers. Starting pay $20 per hour (CDL).

WESD offers FREE CDL Training! Start as Driver-in-training at $14.70 as an assistant until you earn your CDL license.

BENEFITS:

• Zero cost monthly premiums -Employee Only 
• Guaranteed 30 hours week 
• We offer benefits for family coverage (with monthly premium)
• 15 paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
•  AZ Sick Leave
• Guaranteed 30 hours week
• Overtime Opportunities
• Promotional Opportunities
• Employer-matched Arizona State Retirement contributions!
• Employees can opt-in for additional 403b and 457b retirement plans (Similar to 401K) 

Washington Elementary School District has 33 schools with a high need for bus drivers.

Summary:  

Under general supervision, bus drivers transport students to and from school, conducts pre-trip inspections of buses, ensures buses are safe and presentable, maintains discipline, and prepares incident documents when appropriate.

 Essential Functions:

• Provides transportation for students to and from school including driving through neighborhoods, congested traffic and on major streets while practicing defensive driving methods.  Assess emergency breakdowns by determining problem and when to call office for assistance.
• Identifies fluid leaks, inadequate air brakes, cooling and heating problems, electrical problems, and other possible bus problems that are conspicuous.
• Cleans the bus including floors, seats, windows, exterior, and disposing of trash.
• Maintains order on the bus according to state law and District policy by monitoring student behavior in mirror and using public announcement system (pa).  Keeps records of all warnings and prepares behavior incident documentation when appropriate.  Attends conferences with principals and parents when behavior becomes an on-going problem.
• Performs special assignments including driving for field trips in town/state or out of state, and transporting special needs students requiring special accommodations.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: WESD offers CPR and First Aid training.

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications.  Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

·         High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;

·         Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification within 30 days of hire;

·         Valid First Aid certification within 30 days of hire;

·         Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License within 30 days of hire;

·         Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License prior to hire.

 Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

·         One year with operating a school bus;

·         One year of bus maintenance experience;

·         Valid passenger (P) endorsement;

·         Valid Department of Transportation physical;

·         Proficiency in English and another target language.

 APPLY: jobs.wesdschools.org

QUESTIONS: 602-347-2622