Bus Driver

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The Bus Driver will operate a school bus to transport students in a safe and timely manner. The Bus Driver will receive general supervision from the Field Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager.

• Follows a designated route and an established time schedule while picking up students and dropping them off at specific locations on a printed route.
• Observes all state, city, and local traffic laws and regulations, uses all signals, and ensures that all traffic is stopped before loading and unloading students.
• Instructs students on proper safety methods to board and depart from the bus and ensure these instructions are carefully observed.
• Maintains order on the bus at all times and stops any disruptive behavior by following district policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Performs a post-trip inspection and walkthrough of the bus after the morning and afternoon runs; washes the bus periodically and maintains it in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Supervises student behavior on the bus and works with school administrators to implement behavior modification when needed.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school personnel; understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Ensures the bus meets regular maintenance schedules and reports defects or problems with the vehicle to the shop supervisor.
• Completes various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident reports, and accident reports.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Possession of a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements; meet district Safe Driver Plan requirements; must pass an annual physical examination, drug and alcohol test.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; writes simple correspondence; effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers; multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s; uses units of American money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Minimal computer skills.
• Physical Demands:
  
  - Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, climbing, balancing, talking, hearing, depth perception, and field of vision.
  
  - Lifting Demands:
  Up to 55 pounds.
  
  - Reaching
  
  Activities:
  
  Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
  
  - Environmental Conditions:
  
  Noise intensity; moderate; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Other Requirements:
  Physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities which may be strenuous.
• Note:
  
  The district requires regular and predictable attendance and adherence to safety and professional standards; may include compliance with district policies and procedures.

All postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

Note:

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, social/family background, disability, or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

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