Bus Operator

Facility STS - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Location Daytona, FL

Category Service Workers

Classification 09-Substitutes

Posting Number D3610200

Date Posted 06/11/2026

Closing Date 06/30/2026

POSITION GOAL To provide safe, efficient and effective transportation for students in support of instructional programs and activities of Volusia County Schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent Volusia County School Board (VCS) and the Student Transportation Services with a positive and professional service-oriented demeanor.
• Assure the safety of children comes first.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance. Work hours and locations will change as the need arises. Perform all duties according to scheduled hours and locations as assigned.
• Work as part of a team by establishing and maintaining working relationships that foster efficiency and productivity and promote cooperation with administrators, fellow employees, students, faculty, and school community.
• Attend and successfully complete job-related training as needed.
• Abide by, monitor and support safety rules/ standards and working practices when using tools and equipment, which includes wearing required safety equipment and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements.
• Report any hazards that would present a threat to the safety of students.
• Report damage to the bus and/or equipment, which require repair to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain a safe environment for all students by conducting daily inspections of school bus and equipment.
• Maintain the school bus in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Wear provided designated uniform.
• Operate any school bus within the fleet.
• Maintain daily bus arrival and departure schedule for assigned route.
• Load and unload students at authorized/assigned bus stops.
• Prepare, record, and submit required documents according to previously designed format.
• Participate in required re-certification and safety classes.
• Submit to an annual physical examination as prescribed by law or regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
• Participate as members of District Emergency Response Team.
• Monitor student ridership program for student accountability and accurate state reporting.
• Required to assist operations with daily coverage, as a bus operator or bus attendant as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Denotes essential job function/ADA

Hours:

7 - 8

Months: 9

Positions are located throughout the district - Deltona, Deland, New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach

Please contact Curlease Kelly .us for additional information

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent
• Five (5) years licensed driving experience
• Hold and maintain a Florida Department of Education Certificate for basic school bus driver
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B or above with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsement
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Valid annual medical examiner’s certificate
• Must be able to operate school board vehicles in accordance with operational procedures and School Board Policy 505 and maintain these requirements
• Ability to work flexible hours (which may include holidays, weekends, nights, or during emergencies/ evacuations)

• Ability to use electronic and safety equipment
• Ability to operate a school bus in accordance with procedures and technical skills required
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups
• Ability to load and unload students at authorized/ assigned bus stops
• Ability to make daily pre and post inspections of the bus as required
• Ability to meet the needs of all students
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding employees, students and student records
• Ability to use sound judgement and monitor student behavior when in your care
• Ability to handle and use cleaning products when necessary
• Ability to keep bus in orderly and clean fashion
• Ability to clean up body fluids, vomit, blood, urine, feces, etc. when necessary
• Ability to handle and dispose of trash
• Ability to load and unload, and secure wheelchairs and other specialized equipment when necessary
• Demonstrate ability in planning, organization, task completion and decision-making
• Ability to prepare written reports when required
• Ability to project a positive image
• Ability to accept direction and responsibility
• Ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, including proper radio etiquette
• Ability to attend related training programs/ competitions, local or state
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the team

Reports to:

Area Manager

Supervises:
Not Applicable

$20.62 per hour while in training

$20.62 - $23.24 per hour once contracted

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