BUS DRIVER, PT

City of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a responsible and safety-conscious individual for a part-time transportation role. This position involves ensuring the safe and efficient transport of passengers, requiring a valid Commercial Driver's License and a commitment to passenger safety. The successful candidate will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain vehicles, and enforce safety rules while providing excellent service. Join a dedicated team where your skills and initiative will make a difference in the community, ensuring a safe travel experience for all passengers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience operating large vehicles.
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain order during trips.
• Attend training and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License

Passenger Safety Enforcement

Vehicle Maintenance

Independent Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

This part-time position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of passengers in and around a designated area, using a vehicle that requires a Commercial Driver's License. Work is performed within the established guidelines and procedures with regard to the safety of the passengers and the general public. The employee's work is reviewed by a superior through the observation of activities, though the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Performing pre-trip inspections of equipment to ensure cleanliness and proper working order;
2. Performing operator level maintenance on vehicles to include maintaining log books and forms;
3. Taking vehicle to central servicing area for repairs and/or maintenance;
4. Enforcing passenger safety rules to ensure safety while vehicle is in operation;
5. Maintaining order during the trip and addressing poor passenger conduct;
6. Attending and participating in training classes;
7. Adhering to safety rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies;
8. Performing other related work, as required.

High school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months experience operating school buses or vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers. A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements is required and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.

NOTE:

Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.

Documentation Requirements:

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education: Copy of high school diploma or its equivalent. College degrees and/or transcripts from a US accredited institution are also acceptable. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency.
2. Copy of a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

Toxicology: Prospective employees may be required to submit to toxicology, medical and background screening.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.