Bus Driver

Diocese of St. Augustine; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Patrick Interparish School in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Class B Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and events under the direction of school leadership. The role requires strict adherence to safety rules, routine vehicle inspections, and accurate daily logs.

A strong emphasis on child safety, communication, and teamwork is essential for daily operation. The driver will follow assigned routes, assist with drop-off/pick-up, maintain a clean vehicle, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL license class B.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities; self-starter and organized; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school and events.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain daily logs of bus inspections and riders.
• Ensure safety of students and adherence to bus safety rules.
• Follow schedule and route extensions as needed for safe service.

Skills

CDL Class B

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Job description

Location: St. Patrick Interparish School - Gainesville

Position: Class B Bus Driver

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the Pastor, School Principal, or other assigned manager, is responsible for providing bus driver duties for St. Patrick Interparish School. This includes primarily transportation of students to and from school and to and from events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Church’s and school’s spiritual and pastoral mission
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures
• Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure Pre-and Post-trip vehicle safety inspection are conducted.
• A willingness and ability to work with children of all ages.
• Drive bus/van on assigned route; recommend extension of routes or changes in schedule to provide safe service to children.
• Provide transportation of students and others in a safe manner.
• Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance required
• Fuels bus when needed.
• Instruct students and others on bus safety and discipline.
• Refer parent complaints or discipline problems to School Administration.
• Maintain a clean and working vehicle.
• Maintain daily log of bus inspection.
• Maintain a daily log of student riders
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a CDL license (class B)
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
• Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal transportation environment

Required Activities:

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying.