OPS School Bus Driver

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks an OPS HOURLY NON-SECRETARY CLERK to operate as a School Bus Driver on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. You will transport K-12 students on field trips and athletic events, with occasional out-of-town travel and evening duties.

Required are a valid CDL with passenger endorsements, a clean driving record, and a commitment to student safety. A flexible schedule and a Level 2 DCF background check are needed for this time-limited, temporary full-time role.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• Up-to-date CDL medical/physical, or ability to obtain at hire.
• Clean and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong commitment to student safety and responsible driving.
• Willing to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Transport K-12 students on field trips and athletic events.
• Out-of-town travel may be required; evenings and occasional overnight trips.
• Maintain safety of passengers and accurate reporting when required.
• Demonstrate proper vehicle inspection and daily maintenance checks.

Skills

CDL required

Passenger endorsement

School Bus endorsement

Clean driving record

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job no: 541062
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Transportation Services
Department: 18180300 - ED-STUDENT SERVICES

Classification Title

OPS HOURLY NON-SECRETARY CLERK

• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
• Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements are required.
• Must have a clean and satisfactory driving record.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to student safety and responsible driving.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Must be willing and available to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Level 2 DCF Background check required.

Job Description

School Bus Driver, transporting K-12 students on field trips and to athletic events. Out of town travel as well as evening and occasional overnight trips required.

Section 234.091 - General Qualifications - Each school bus driver shall be of good moral character, of good vision and hearing, able-bodied, free from communicable disease, mentally alert, and sufficiently strong physically to handle the bus with ease and to make emergency repairs, and s/he shall possess such other qualifications as are prescribed by the State Board, and s/he shall hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement.

Prior to transporting students on a school bus, each driver shall meet the following requirements:

Hold a Florida Commercial Drivers' License and Endorsements as appropriate and required by law.

Demonstrate the ability to prepare required written reports.

Be physically capable of operating the vehicle as determined by an annual physical examination.

Demonstrate physical and mental capabilities required to carry out all assigned responsibilities as a school bus driver.

The bus driver's license shall be either posted in a conspicuous place inside the bus or be carried on the driver's person while the bus is in operation.

$25-30/hour based on experience

Required Qualifications

• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
• Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements are required.
• Up-to-date CDL physical or ability to obtain at hire
• Must have a clean and satisfactory driving record.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to student safety and responsible driving.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Must be willing and available to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Level 2 DCF Background check required

Preferred

Previous experience transporting students or driving a school bus is preferred.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with students, takes pride in providing safe and dependable transportation, and appreciates the flexibility of a part-time schedule.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required

Health Assessment Required: No, although, a CDL Physical is required.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.