Bus Driver- John Paul II Catholic School

Archdiocese of San Antonio; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Tallahassee is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver to ensure safe and reliable transportation for students. Candidates must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements and demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills. Responsibilities include safely operating the bus and maintaining it in good condition. This role also requires compliance with health and safety policies while interacting with students and school staff. A detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school and school-related activities safely.
• Inspect bus before and after each route or activity.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements

Job description

FLSA Status

Part-time/Non-Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Summary

The School Bus Driver provides clean, safe and reliable transportation and ensures that students enjoy the full advantage of school programs and activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school and school-related activities in a safe manner.
• Appropriately operate all vehicles and equipment in fleet.
• Communicate effectively with members of the school and community.
• Handle bus and students in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to relate well to students.
• Inspect bus prior to and after each route or activity trip.
• Maintain bus in clean condition and inform the school of any routine maintenance or repairs required.
• Adhere to Archdiocese health and safety policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.

License and Credentials

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements
• Obtain school bus driver certificate
• Ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol test
• Ability to pass annual physical
• Acceptable driving record: as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Must pass background check
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure and manage student behavior
• Ability to operate school bus

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position
• Must be very customer service oriented.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Travel Requirements

Travel requirements for the position includes 100% local and 20% overnight.

PLEASE UPLOAD COPY OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH PASSENGER & SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENTS WHEN APPLYING TO THIS JOB POST.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.