Bus Driver Transportation - Palm Beach
About The Position
American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is hiring a Bus Driver for its Palm Beach Campus in Delray Beach, Florida. The role operates school buses on designated routes according to schedules, applicable pupil-transportation laws and regulations, and school policies and procedures. Drivers transport students to and from school and school activities, pick them up and discharge them at established stops, and help maintain student order and safety. The driver inspects and maintains the bus, reports mechanical problems and safety incidents, keeps the vehicle clean, communicates with dispatch by two-way radio, and completes daily attendance and pre- and post-trip inspection paperwork. The position is full-time and year-round, including summers, with a Monday–Friday split shift. Additional work hours may be available in other departments and through summer programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid CDL Class A or B with passenger and school bus endorsements (P and S).
- Clean driving record.
- Pass DOT drug screening, physical examination, background check, and other company requirements.
- Ability to operate a school bus safely.
- Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of prior school bus driving experience or vocational training is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate a school bus on designated routes according to established schedules and applicable laws, regulations, school policies, and procedures.
- Transport students to and from school and curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Pick up and discharge students at established bus stops.
- Report incidents affecting student safety or bus operation.
- Conduct prescribed daily vehicle inspections and report mechanical defects or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- Keep the bus clean, including its windows, seats, dashboard area, and floors.
- Maintain student order and discipline, report disruptive behavior according to established procedures, and communicate behavior issues as required by school policy.
- Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and techniques.
- Communicate with the dispatcher by two-way radio, providing updates and reporting emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents.
- Complete daily paperwork accurately, including attendance records and pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Attend required training and development sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Supplemental insurance plans through Lincoln Financial.
- 401(k) with partial employer match after one year of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Bonus upon completion of the probationary period.
- 50% discount on summer education for eligible employees’ children.
- Free summer day camp for eligible employees’ children while the employee works over the summer.
- Pet insurance options.
- Short-term and long-term disability options.
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Affordable company housing when available.
- Additional working hours may be available in the Dining Hall and Maintenance Department.
- Additional summer working hours may be available through Summer Programs.
- Free continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
