Limited Term Bus Driver

City of Altamonte Springs•Altamonte Springs, FL

About The Position

Operates a City bus and recreation passenger van to safely transport program participants—including children, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and other passengers—to and from City programs, activities, events, and scheduled destinations. The position ensures passenger safety, completes required vehicle inspections, and provides courteous assistance while representing the City professionally. The driver must comply with applicable traffic laws, City policies, and transportation procedures; maintain transportation and inspection records; and keep vehicles fueled, clean, secured, and ready for use. The role also involves assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, including those who need mobility assistance, and communicating with Recreation staff, passengers, parents or guardians, caregivers, and other City employees. The employee must maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment when working with minors and special populations. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Two years of passenger bus or school bus experience, or a combination of four years driving school or passenger buses and large trucks such as dump trucks or boom trucks.
Customer service experience.
Ability to work any combination of shifts, including weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekends.
Valid Florida Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements.
Must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI criminal history checks.
Must maintain eligibility to operate commercial motor vehicles and comply with applicable federal and state CDL requirements, including DOT drug and alcohol testing, FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and driver self-certification and medical certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification; must obtain within three months of employment.
Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Safely operate City buses and passenger vans in accordance with traffic laws, City policies, and transportation procedures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report safety concerns, damage, mechanical problems, and maintenance needs.
Maintain trip logs, mileage records, inspection documentation, incident reports, and other transportation records.
Ensure vehicles are fueled, clean, secured, and ready for subsequent use.
Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting, including individuals who require mobility assistance.
Ensure passengers remain safely seated and follow applicable vehicle safety requirements.
Communicate professionally with Recreation staff, passengers, parents or guardians, caregivers, and other City employees about transportation needs or concerns.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when working with minors and special populations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.