Bus Operator Trainee

School / Department: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309

School Year:

To transport students between a designated location and the schools and/or to special destinations safely and promptly. Responsible for daily safety inspection and care of the vehicle operated.

• Must possess basic comprehension and fluency in English.
• Five (5) years of licensed successful driving experience.
• Must pass a five (5) year driver's license review determined from a Transcript of Driver Record from the Department of Highway Safety.
• Prior to transporting students on a school bus and before being issued a valid school bus driver's license, each Bus Operator shall meet the following requirements:
  • Must have a proper Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements compatible with the assigned duties of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
  • Successfully complete forty (40) hours of preservice training consisting of at least twenty (20) hours of classroom instruction and at least eight (8) hours of behind-the-wheel training based upon the state of Florida Department of Education Basic School Bus Driver Curriculum.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prepare required written reports.
  • Be physically capable of operating the vehicle as determined by an annual physical examination, Form ESE 479, prescribed by the Commissioner and given by a physician designated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida and as determined by a reflex test administered by the School District.
  • Demonstrate physical and mental capabilities required to carry out all assigned responsibilities as a school Bus Operator. At the time of reappointment for the next school year, the Bus Operator of a school bus shall meet the following requirements:
  • Meet all requirements stipulated under qualifications for a Bus Operator.
  • Successfully complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of in-service training within the preceding twelve (12) months.
  • Successfully pass a physical examination, given by a physician designated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida and a reflex test administered by the School District.
• This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

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