Bus Driver

Location

St. Francis Catholic Academy – Gainesville

Class B Bus Driver

Under the direction of the Pastor, School Principal, or other assigned manager, is responsible for providing bus driver duties for St. Francis Catholic Academy. This includes primarily transportation of students to and from school and to and from events.

• Support the Church’s and school’s spiritual and pastoral mission
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures
• Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure Pre-and Post-trip vehicle safety inspection are conducted.
• A willingness and ability to work with children of all ages.
• Drive bus/van on assigned route; recommend extension of routes or changes in schedule to provide safe service to children.
• Provide transportation of students and others in a safe manner.
• Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance required.
• Fuels bus when needed.
• Instruct students and others on bus safety and discipline.
• Refer parent complaints or discipline problems to School Administration.
• Maintain a clean and working vehicle.
• Maintain daily log of bus inspection.
• Maintain a daily log of student riders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site:

• Must have a CDL license (class
  
  B)
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
• Physical/Mental Requirements:
  Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal transportation environment

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying.