CDL Bus Driver

Magic Moments Learning Center; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare center in Florida is seeking a part-time school bus driver responsible for transporting students safely to and from school. Key responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, following traffic regulations, and ensuring passenger safety. Candidates should have a CDL with the necessary endorsements and a clean driving record, as well as experience working with children. This role emphasizes safety and reliability, making it essential for the driver to be attentive to their surroundings and vehicle condition.

Qualifications

• License required with passenger and school bus endorsements (CDL).
• Clean driving record is necessary.
• Previous experience as a bus driver preferred.
• Experience as a bus driver.
• Experience with children preferred.
• First aid knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Transport students following a scheduled route.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and safety regulations are followed.
• Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip.
• Monitor and report fuel use, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Report delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Respond to emergencies and non-emergency situations.
• Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip.
• Assist with loading and unloading when required.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain order on the bus.
• Keep the vehicle clean and orderly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with children

Knowledge of first aid procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Position: Childcare Preschool CDL bus driver (Part time Position)

We are looking for a responsible and reliable school bus driver to transport students to and from school following a scheduled route and ensuring their safety. When bus runs are not needed provide repair services for minor work around center.

Position Overview

• The school bus driver's responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus.
• To be successful as a school bus driver you should enjoy working with children and strictly observe passenger transport regulations.
• Ultimately, a top-notch school bus driver should be meticulous when it comes to vehicle inspections and regard passenger safety as the highest priority.

School Bus Driver Responsibilities

• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle.

School Bus Driver Requirements

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• License required.
• Passenger and school bus endorsements are required/CDL.
• Clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a bus driver.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Excellent communication skills

Wage: Determined by certifications held, degree(s) earned and years of experience.