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Drive with Purpose - Join Our Team as a Bus Driver
Are you a safety-conscious and dependable driver who enjoys working with students and making a positive impact in your community? We're looking for a dedicated Bus Driver to join our team and help ensure safe, reliable transportation for students, staff, and faculty to and from school and related activities. In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting access to education while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.

If you have a valid Florida CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement, a clean driving record, and a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply. Flexible hours and local/regional travel required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Bus driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, field trips, and other school-related activities while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Ensure student safety and punctuality, and it supports the school's commitment to providing equitable access to education.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a school bus on assigned routes and schedules, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students.
• Transport students, faculty, staff, and administrators to and from school-related activities, including field trips, conferences, and airport transfers, both within and outside the four-county area.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in proper working condition, including checks on lights, brakes (including air-over-hydraulic systems), fluid levels, and tire pressure.
• Report any incidents such as accidents, traffic violations, or student misconduct to the appropriate personnel promptly.
• Ensure student safety during boarding, transit, and exiting procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, student counts, and any incidents or maintenance issues.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, safety regulations, and school transportation policies.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school staff.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• General knowledge on the High School level including or supplemented by work related experience;
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class C along with a Passenger (P) Endorsement;
• Clean driving record and background check
• Possess the skill to successfully pass a driving program in addition to having a valid CDL when required;
• Prior experience as a school bus driver preferred
• Basic concept of minor mechanical repairs with knowledge of all college policies and procedures concerning the transportation of documents and people;
• Knowledge of Martin County Indiantown area;
• Capability of taking care of an emergency while in transit. (This would include but not be limited to setting up at the proper distance utilizing flares, lights or flags as required for that particular time of day in accordance with State of Florida Transportation Department regulations.);
• Complete mandatory annual compliance training.
• Work hours vary as needed according to trips; may need early morning, late evening, or possibly for overnight trips.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, squatting, and carry items occasionally in excess of seventy-five (75) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

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