School Bus Driver jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bus Driver Job Description

Reports to: Transportation Manager

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Bus Driver has the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the school and on field trips. It is also the role of the Bus Driver to: guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times; determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes; ensure all children are in age appropriate child safety restraints; maintain all transportation records required by the school; and, evacuate children in case of emergency. The Bus Driver also acts as a link between the parents and the Transportation Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from the school and on field trips.
• Completes a comprehensive written inspection of the bus daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the Manager, before transporting children.
• Ensures that the communication device (e.g. two-way radio, cellular phone) is in proper working order before each trip.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil, change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel.
• Follows efficient and safe written bus routes that ensure the time schedule is maintained.
• Operates bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations/delays to the Manager immediately.
• Follows safe bus loading and unloading procedures.
• Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, including insuring all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Keeps the bus clean and free of debris; follows other bus cleaning procedures.
• Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the Manager.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures.
• In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by the school’s procedure and other authorities.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

*Preferred Employment Qualifications Education:

Possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), hold a current class B license with a P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsement, and be certified in First Aid and CPR for all age groups transported.

*Experience:

Successful experience as a School Bus Driver preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required. Both oral and written, ability in English is required.
Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass an annual School Bus Driver's physical examination.

• Must be able to comply with background check, including fingerprints, and drug testing as required by the school and/or State Licensing Agency.

• Have a valid Florida driver's license.

• Ability to present a positive image of the school to members of the community.

• Visual and auditory (hearing) accuracy within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed. Must be free of communicable diseases and breathing impairments.

• Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.

• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.

• Must be able to physically move through the bus.

• Ability to perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies..

• Must possess personal qualifications, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.

*The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)
• A/B License and P&S Endorsement (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coconut Creek, FL 33073: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person