School Bus Driver - Safe Routes, Flexible Hours, Benefits

IDEA Public Schools; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonus

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental health support

Dental and vision plans

Descripción de la vacante

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver in Florida to transport students on scheduled routes and field trips, ensuring passenger safety and vehicle readiness. Qualifications include a GED or HS diploma, valid CDL with P and S endorsements, completion of safety training, age 21+, and ability to pass drug tests and a DOT physical.

We offer hourly pay between $18.49 and $23.11 with a potential performance bonus, plus benefits such as paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, and mental

Formación

• Education: GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior.
• License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course
• Must be over 21 years old
• Pass alcohol and drug tests
• DOT Physical Examination

Responsabilidades

• Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual, and assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
• Ensure to always have proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy
• Must be able to understand and take directions and feedback well
• Have an open communication channel with managers of campuses they drive
• Able to accept negative and positive feedback
• Able to self –reflect on own performance to improve the operation
• Must manage multiple tasks by prioritizing work
• Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
• Handle various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints
• Be able to work on an open calendar
• Able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campus
• Able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs

Educación

GED or High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver in Florida to transport students on scheduled routes and field trips, ensuring passenger safety and vehicle readiness. Qualifications include a GED or HS diploma, valid CDL with P and S endorsements, completion of safety training, age 21+, and ability to pass drug tests and a DOT physical.

We offer hourly pay between $18.49 and $23.11 with a potential performance bonus, plus benefits such as paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, and mental