Bus Driver Transportation - Broward

AMERICAN LEARNING•Plantation, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus is hiring a School Bus Driver to perform driving duties in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations and school policies and procedures. The driver operates assigned routes and transports students to and from school and curricular and extracurricular activities. The role also involves maintaining student safety and order, keeping the bus clean and in safe operating condition, communicating with the dispatcher, completing required paperwork and inspections, and attending required training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CDL Class A or B license with passenger and school bus endorsements.
Pass a DOT drug screening, physical exam, and background check.
Clean driving record.
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 previous school bus driving experience or vocational training.

Responsibilities

Operate a school bus over designated routes and schedules in compliance with pupil transportation laws and regulations.
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 daily vehicle inspections and report mechanical defects or malfunctions.
Keep the bus clean, including its windows, seats, dashboard area, and floors.
Maintain student order and discipline, report disruptive behavior according to 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, provide route updates, and report emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents.
Complete daily paperwork and pre- and post-trip inspections.
Attend required training and development sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

50% discount on Summer Education for eligible employees’ children.
Free Summer Day Camp for eligible employees’ children while the employee works over the summer.
Bonuses, including a bonus upon completion of the probationary period.
401(k) with partial employer match after one year of employment.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Supplemental insurance plans through Lincoln Financial.
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 available in the Dining Hall and Maintenance Department.
Additional summer working hours available through Summer Programs.
Free continuing education.