Bus Driver Transportation - Broward

American Learning; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Life insurance at no cost to employee

Disability insurance (short-term &

Pet Insurance

Job summary

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus is seeking a School Bus Driver to operate buses on designated routes in accordance with state laws and school policies. You will transport students to and from school and activities, ensure order and safety aboard, and perform routine inspections and maintenance reporting.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL Class A or B with passenger and school bus endorsements, and a clean driving/background record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six months' previous school bus driving experience or vocational training preferred.
• Valid CDL Class A or B with passenger and school bus endorsements required.
• DOT drug screening, physical examination, and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on designated routes according to schedules and laws.
• Transport students to and from school for curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Pick up and discharge students at established bus stops.
• Report safety incidents affecting students or bus operations.
• Maintain bus in safe, clean condition and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Communicate with dispatcher via two-way radio and provide route updates.

Skills

Safe bus operation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B with passenger endorsement

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Manual Labor Plantation, FL, US

American Heritage Schools -Broward Campus is currently hiring Bus Drivers.

Benefits include:

50% discount for Summer Education for employees' eligible children

Free Summer Day Camp for employees' eligible children while working over the summer.

401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial

Pet Insurance options

Short-term & Long-term Disability options

Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

Affordable Company housing when available

Additional working hours available in the Dining Hall and Maintenance Department

Additional summer working hours available through Summer Programs

Free Continuing Education available

• Bonus paid upon completion of probationary period
• Must have clean driving record and background
• Must have a CDL Class A or B license with 'P' and 'S' endorsement.

American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school for students in PK3-12th grades with two campuses in South Florida. The rigorous and well-rounded curriculum includes over 300-course offerings with 133 honors classes, 29 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, a Pre-Professional Program with Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business, and Computer Science, a Science Research Institute, and 75 fine arts courses. American Heritage is ranked #1 private school in the nation and #1 high school in Florida for the highest number of nationally recognized scholars, #1 private school in the U.S. in math, #1 in Florida in science fair, and #1 mock trial and moot court teams in Florida.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Bus Driver position performs driving duties for the school in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state policies, and procedures of the school.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with the regulations and laws related to pupil transportation

Transport students to and from school for curricular and extracurricular activities

Pick up and discharge students at established school bus stops

Report incidents which affect the safety of students and the operation of the school bus.

Maintain the school bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections

Report mechanical defects and malfunctions to the appropriate personnel

Maintain the school bus in clean condition, including interior windows, seats, dash area, and floors.

Ensure and maintain student order and discipline on school buses

Maintain control and orderly behavior

Report disruptive children according to established procedures and guidelines to the appropriate school personnel

Communicate behavior issues as required by school policy

Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and techniques.

Communicates with the dispatcher via two-way radio during the route

Provides updates to the dispatcher and reports emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents.

Accurately complete daily paperwork

Pre/post-trip inspections

Attend training and development sessions, as required.

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of six months previous school bus driving experience or vocational training preferred

Valid CDL Class A or B with passenger and school bus endorsements

Must pass the following

DOT drug screening

Physical exam

Background check

All other company requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to operate a school bus safely

Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

School Bus

Work in various/extreme weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires walking, standing, bending, and extended periods of time sitting while driving.

OTHER

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your "at-will" status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.