Operator, School Bus
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Job Location:
Fort Myers, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Florida drivers license for the past five (5) years.
- Valid Florida commercial drivers license (CDL):
- Class B;
- School bus endorsement (S);
- Passenger vehicle endorsement (P);
- Air brakes endorsement.
- Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Successful completion of a Board-approved training course for school bus operators.
- Successful completion of a physical examination by a Board-approved physician.
- Successful completion of drug and alcohol screenings.
- Successful completion of the dexterity test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year of related experience.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
- Knowledge of pertinent regulations policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment materials practices computers and applications.
- Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness injury or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
- Ability to comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.
Revised: 07/12/23
Responsibilities
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
- Pick up and discharge students only at authorized stops.
- Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report undisciplined students to school authorities.
- Adhere to assigned schedule.
- Respond to dispatch requests.
- Maintain bus in a clean and orderly condition.
- Check bus daily for mechanical defects and for fuel and oil levels.
- Notify the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
- Attend a District-provided training to obtain a Defensive Driver Certificate within the first year of employment.
- Exercise responsible leadership on all school trips.
- Transport only authorized persons.
- Report all accidents and complete required accident reports.
- Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
- Attend all required safety and training sessions including special needs training.
- Complete required paperwork in its entirety and on time.
- Attend parent and school conferences as requested.
- Attend assigned area meetings.
- Conduct required bus evacuation drills.
- Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness injury or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
- Serve in a team leader role when working with other school bus employees.
- Work closely with and cooperate with other employees.
- Comply with all requirements of Transportation Department directives School Board policies and regulations of the State Board of Education.
- Register with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Maintain driver and CDL licensure and required endorsements.
- Exhibit professionalism to include attendance attitude attire and other directives per District policy.
Revised: 07/12/23
Additional Job Information
Grade Assignment S05 $19.57 8 hours 186 days
Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- School Bus Driving
- Employee Evaluation
- Communication skills
- Interviewing
- Paratransit
- Van Driver
- Bus Driving
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Human Resources
- Motor Coach Experience
