Bus Driver - Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida State College; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Event tickets

Job summary

Northwest Florida State College is seeking a Bus Driver for a 10-month position paid over 12 months. The driver reports to the CHS Bus Coordinator and transports students, maintains order, and adheres to safety regulations while following routes.

Responsibilities include route planning support, safety checks, and timely reporting. Employment is contingent on a physical and preemployment drug screening; benefits include health, life, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and hold a valid CDL license with passenger and School Bus endorsement OR Class B license.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and communicate with students and school staff.
• Ability to prepare written reports; add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Employment is contingent on passing a physical and a preemployment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transports authorized students as scheduled and assigned.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior on the bus and reports disciplinary problems to the CHS authority.
• Releases students only at authorized stops and ensures students use appropriate exit.
• Completes all assigned bus routes.
• Assist CHS Bus Coordinator in mapping, scheduling, updating, and altering bus routes as assigned.
• Assures all safety regulations for buses are followed by driver and students.
• Checks bus before operation for mechanical defects and notifies proper authority in case of defects.
• Posts current route sheet in bus.
• Attends meetings and training classes as assigned.
• Cooperates with school officials and employees in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Completes all reports and records and files with appropriate personnel.
• Complies with all provisions of NWFSC Board policy.

Skills

CDL license

Student supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWF State College offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to January 31, 2027, and the pool will reposted. If you would like to be considered after January 31, 2027, reapplication is necessary.

Job Description:

This is a 10-month position which will be paid over 12 months.

The Bus Driver is directly accountable to the CHS Bus Coordinator for the below-listed duties and responsibilities:

• Transports authorized students as scheduled and assigned.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior while on the bus and reports disciplinary problems to the appropriate CHS authority.
• Releases students only at authorized stops and ensures students use appropriate exit.
• Completes all assigned bus routes.
• Assist CHS Bus Coordinator in mapping, scheduling, updating, and altering bus routes as assigned.
• Assures all safety regulations for buses are followed by driver and students.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies proper authority in case of mechanical failure or cause for late arrival/departure.
• Posts current route sheet in bus.
• Attends meetings and training classes as assigned.
• Cooperates with school officials and employees in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Completes all reports and records and files with appropriate personnel.
• Complies with all provisions of NWFSC Board policy.
• Collects, inventories, and delivers to the CHS administrative assistant any personal items left on bus by students.
• Maintains professional ethical standards and high level of professional development/knowledge for their industry.
• Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security, and fire regulations and procedures.
• As a part of the College's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required
• Other duties as assigned.
• College-paid health insurance for employee and dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old and hold a valid State CDL license with passenger and School Bus endorsement OR Class B license.
• The minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and communicate with students and school staff.
• Ability to prepare written reports; add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and make decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to manage students' behavior effectively.
• Ability to sit and walk and stand as well as lift minimum of 35 Lbs.
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures; meet deadlines with severe time constraints; and cope with loud noise levels.
• Employment is contingent on passing a physical and a preemployment drug screening.

Additional Information:

Classification:Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to January 31, 2027, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after January 31, 2027, reapplication is necessary.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment.Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.