Bus Driver (PT), 2026-27

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen of Peace Catholic Academy in Florida is seeking a CDL driver with Passenger and School Bus endorsements to transport students to school and events on assigned routes. The role requires strict adherence to safety and discipline, plus the ability to coordinate with school staff and administration.

The successful candidate will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and support the church’s and school’s mission while ensuring students’ safety and well-being on every trip.

Qualifications

• CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus Endorsements (S) license is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be well-organized and a team player.
• Physical/mental requirements: coordination, manual dexterity, normal vision, ability to lift as needed.
• Must pass criminal background check and complete Protecting God's Children training.

Responsibilities

• Provide bus/van transportation of students to school and events on assigned routes.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Instruct students on bus safety and discipline; monitor behavior; report issues to administration.
• Maintain clean, safe vehicles and keep daily logs of bus inspections and riders.
• Fuel as needed and assist with routing adjustments for safe student transport.
• Support the church’s and school’s mission in daily duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus Endorsements (S)

Job description

Location: Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

Position: CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus Endorsements (S) Driver

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the School Principal, or other assigned manager, is responsible for providing bus driver duties for Queen of Peace Catholic 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.
• Manage student discipline; Contact School Administration regarding disciplinary referrals.
• 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 with Passenger (P) and School Bus Endorsements (S) license
• 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
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and take a Protecting God's Children Class before beginning employment. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Required Activities

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