School Bus Driver

With offices across the country, A&A services a diverse portfolio of facilities including laboratory and regulated environments, commercial office buildings, schools, hospitals, government facilities, industrial buildings and many more. Founded in 1973, A&A has been committed to providing clean and safe environments for building occupants supporting our pledge to always put People First™. The focus of the role is to provide day to day outstanding cleaning and maintenance service to our customers. Job Skills / Requirements Job Description School bus drivers pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school. They may also transport students and faculty tospecial events, such as field trips or sporting events. School bus drivers are typically employed Full-time during the school year, often working split shiftsin the morningsand afternoons.They may fulfill other duties at the school in their extra time,taking onpart-time work as janitors. Duties School bus drivers must be attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring the safety of passengers. They must ensure that their vehicles areoperatingproperly each day by testing brakes,tiresand other components. Drivers are also responsible formaintaininga safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies. They must keep track of the amount of fuel used, number of studentstransportedand miles driven, which they typically report to supervisors each week. School Bus Driver Requirements Training School bus driversare not required tohold college degrees; however, they typically must complete formal training programs to serve in the occupation. Training programsgenerally consistof both didactic and practical instruction. They learn basic federal and state rules and regulations, as well as clerical and customer service skills. Trainees also complete driving exercises, such as turning,parkingand controlling the bus. They may practice driving routes under the supervision of qualified bus drivers. Commercial Driver's License School bus driversare required tohold commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), obtained through their state department of transportation. Earning a CDL entails passage of knowledge andskillstests regulated by the federal government. Drivers may also be subject to background checks,physicalsand random drug screenings. Along with a CDL, school bus driversare required toearn first a passenger endorsement and then a school bus endorsement. These endorsements, mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, can be obtained through a candidate's state licensing agency. Obtaining these endorsements entails passage of driving tests and written exams that cover applicable topics, such as loading and unloading children, emergency procedures and state and federal regulations. Drivers take the skills test in the same type of vehiclethey'llbeoperatingon the job. There are no educational requirements for school bus drivers. Those seeking this position must obtain a commercial driver's license as well as a passenger and school bus endorsement. School bus drivers typically must complete a formal training program. Additional Information / Benefits This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift , Shift is Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 11pm and Friday is from 10am to 6pm . #J-18808-Ljbffr A&A Maintenance Enterprise, Inc.