Bus Driver Transportation - Palm Beach

American Learning; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with partial employer match

Free Summer Day Camp for employees’/af

Job summary

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is seeking Bus Drivers for the Palm Beach Campus - Delray Beach, FL. You will operate school buses on designated routes, transport students to events, and maintain safety and discipline on board.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, reporting defects, and coordinating with dispatchers. A CDL with passenger endorsements and background checks are required, with benefits including insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on designated routes per schedules.
• Transport students to and from school for activities.
• Pickup and discharge students at bus stops.
• Report incidents affecting safety or operation.
• Maintain bus in safe operating condition with daily inspections.
• Report mechanical defects to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness of bus interior and seating.
• Ensure student order and discipline on buses.
• Communicate with dispatcher via two-way radio.
• Provides updates on emergencies, traffic, or incidents.

Skills

Operate safely

Motor vehicle laws knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Bus Driver Transportation - Palm Beach

Technical C&L Bus Company, Plantation, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1347

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. This position is based at our Palm Beach Campus - Delray Beach, FL.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance available
• 401k and Paid Time Off
• 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.
• Split shift with extra work available

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.

BENEFITS

• 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

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.