School Bus Driver for Children | CDL, Safety & Care

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RCMA in Florida seeks a dedicated bus driver to transport children safely to and from RCMA centers. The role requires strict adherence to procedures, defensive driving, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with DCF and funding guidelines.

Candidates must hold a Class C CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements or higher, pass a Florida DOT drug/alcohol screen, and submit to Level 2 background checks; training is provided prior to transporting.

Qualifications

• A good driving record and be at least 21 years of age to drive an RCMA vehicle.
• An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
• A valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and CPR procedures.
• Minimum requirements are a Class C CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement. If the bus to be driven has air brakes, then the minimum requirement is a Class B CDL.
• Documentation of passing pre-employment Florida Department of Transportation Drug/Alcohol testing requirements.
• Level 2 Background Screening as required by Department of Children and Families.

Responsibilities

• To ensure safety of the children, must be able to follow established procedures: before leaving center, loading, unloading, loading at the center, bus stop, child safety restraint systems and transporting children with wheelchairs.
• Must be able to follow procedures on defensive driving ON and OFF the road.
• Must be able to handle all types of emergencies by following established procedures on vehicle failure, bus/van accident and evacuation plan.
• Must ensure the vehicle is prepared for daily transportation by knowing: What to carry on the bus, vehicle inspection requirements, and maintenance of vehicles.
• Adherence to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defensive driving

First aid certification

CPR certification

Background check clear

Education

Class C CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

RCMA in Florida seeks a dedicated bus driver to transport children safely to and from RCMA centers. The role requires strict adherence to procedures, defensive driving, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with DCF and funding guidelines.

Candidates must hold a Class C CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements or higher, pass a Florida DOT drug/alcohol screen, and submit to Level 2 background checks; training is provided prior to transporting.