Limited Term Bus Driver

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Altamonte Springs is seeking a dedicated bus driver to safely transport participants to and from City programs and events. You will operate City buses and passenger vans, ensuring passenger safety and compliance with traffic laws and city policies.

Responsibilities include pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining logs and records, and providing courteous assistance to riders, including children, seniors, and individuals with mobility needs.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years passenger bus experience or four years driving large vehicles.
• Customer service experience required.
• Able to work various shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate City bus and passenger van in accordance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
• Maintain trip logs, mileage records, and inspection documentation.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled, clean, and ready for use.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting, including mobility aid users.
• Communicate professionally with staff, passengers, and guardians regarding transportation needs.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with minors and special populations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operates City bus and recreation passenger van to safely transport program participants, including children, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and other passengers to and from City programs, activities, events, and scheduled destinations. Ensures passenger safety, performs required vehicle inspections, and provides courteous assistance to passengers while representing the City in a professional manner.

• Safely operate City bus and passenger van in accordance with applicable traffic laws, City policies, and established transportation procedures.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and immediately report safety concerns, damage, mechanical problems, or maintenance needs.
• Maintain required trip logs, mileage records, inspection documentation, incident reports, and other transportation records.
• Ensure vehicles are properly fueled, clean, secured, and ready for subsequent use.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting, including individuals requiring mobility assistance.
• Ensure passengers remain safely seated and follow applicable vehicle safety requirements.
• Communicate professionally with Recreation staff, passengers, parents/guardians, caregivers, and other City employees regarding transportation needs or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when working with minors and special populations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years passenger bus or school bus experience, or combination of four (4) years driving school or passenger bus, and large trucks (dump trucks, boom truck, etc).
• Customer service experience.
• Able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments to include weekdays, weekday evenings and weekends.
• Valid Florida Class B commercial driver license (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (Must obtain within three (3) months of employment).
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Employees in this position are subject to fingerprint retention and subsequent arrest notifications.

This position requires a valid Class B commercial driver's license with endorsements appropriate for assigned vehicles and duties. Employees must maintain eligibility to operate commercial motor vehicles and comply with applicable federal and state CDL requirements, including DOT drug and alcohol testing, FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and applicable driver self-certification and medical certification requirements.

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