Bus Driver

Lakeland Christian School Job Description

Bus Driver Classification: Transportation Staff Schedule: Part Time As Needed Reports to: CFO Supervises: NA FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Description: Responsible for transporting students and teachers to and from school related events while maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications:

• Be a born-again believer who demonstrates commitment to Christian education
• Be in agreement with the Lakeland Christian School Statement of Faith and staff qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1 + years' experience driving a school bus (training provided for the right candidate)
• Current, valid state of Florida Class A or B commercial Driver's License required with airbrake knowledge test; and P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements required. Drivers must also pass the CDL Physical exam each calendar year
• No Type A Violations in the past five years
• No more than three Type B Violations in the past three years
• No more than two at-fault accidents the past three years
• Must be reliable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold and ensure compliance of all LCS policies and procedures
• Transport students for school activities in accordance with the schools vehicle safety program in required time schedules
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students while on bus
• Obey all traffic laws
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Observe and report safety hazards and bus maintenance or repair needs to the Facilities Manager
• In addition, other duties that may be required as directed by Facilities Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Florida Motor Vehicle Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
• Knowledge of safe driving practices
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
• Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions
• Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
• Must maintain valid certification
• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Physical Demands:

• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and maintaining balance
• Reaching over head
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception