Bus Driver

Diocese of St. Augustine; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in St. Augustine is seeking a Class B Bus Driver responsible for safely transporting students and maintaining the vehicle. Candidates must possess a valid Class B CDL, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work with children. This role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations and Catholic principles.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class B CDL license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation of students and personnel.
• Conduct pre-and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Maintain a daily log of bus inspections and student riders.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills

Coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to work with children

Education

CDL license (class B)

Job description

Location: St. Joseph Academy - St. Augustine
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. Joseph Academy. This includes primarily transportation of students to school and to events, but can include other personnel.

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.

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.