Bus Driver

Position Summary:

Drives bus to safely transport students over specified routes to local or distant points according to established transportation schedule. This position will work approximately 30 hours/week, Monday through Friday with opportunity for additional hours via afternoon and evening field trips.

Essential Functions:

Assists students embarking and disembarking vehicle and be able to safely evacuate students during an emergency

Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort

Complies with local traffic regulations

Maintains constant radio contact and reports delays or accidents

Reports break downs, including flat-tires, and requests assistance or replacement bus Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, water and litter before departure

Inspects bus for damage to interior (seats, etc.) and exterior (dents, broken lights, etc.)May transport students on field trips or athletic events

Qualifications

A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required

Able to communicate effectively with all school constituents

Must be at least 25 years old and have at least 1-year successful driving experience as school bus driver

Must have a clean driving record and pass Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to add and subtract simple numbers;
Ability to transfer simple numbers legibly to transportation logs

Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid, current Florida CDL license C or D within reasonable period from date of hire; class B license with a P & S endorsement is required

Must have use of both hands, both feet, be able to sit for long periods of time, have eye-to-hand coordination

The employee will be required to pass Dept. of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). employee must be able to pass the physical mobility test and emergency evacuation test and will be required to submit to testing periodically

Requires successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen

General:

Demonstrates and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission and values of courage, integrity, compassion, and excellence

Perform in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School Builds deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of inclusion

Performs other duties as requested
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