School Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION (Paid Training).

POSITION SUMMARY: To transport students to and from designated stops while maintaining a safe environment and in accordance with the policies of the School Board of Marion County and the State Department of Education guidelines. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the assigned administrator.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education - Graduation from a standard high school or equivalency diploma preferred. 
• Experience - Have at least five years of licensed driving experience, excluding driving permit experience.
• Computer Skills - Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position.
• Certificates and/or Licenses - Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B with “P” and “S” endorsement driver license. Complete forty hours of School Bus Driver training offered by the Marion County School System or hold a valid certificate of training provided by the State of Florida, [FLDOE 6A-3.0141(4)(b)].
• Other Requirements - Must be 21 years of age or older. Good driving record with no more than 4 points on driver’s license. Must be examined annually by a licensed physician designated by the School Board, per Florida Statute 1012.45(1) and pass the physical using the approved physical form. Must pass the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course provided by the Marion County School System.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any of the following will render an individual ineligible for this position:

• Received a citation for driving under the influence.
• Falsified an accident report.
• Received a citation for passing a stopped school bus within last five years.
• Found at fault in an accident resulting in a fatality.
• Loss of or suspension of driver’s license for traffic related offenses/violations of Florida State Chapter 316 within last three years or for multiple no-traffic related offenses.*
• Earned more than four points on license within the last three years.
• Received a reckless driving within the last five years.
• Received a railroad crossing offense within the last five years.
• Left the scene of an accident within the last five years.
• Failure to report an accident within the last five years.
• Sped in a school zone within the last five years. ~An Equal Opportunity School District~
• Received no more than two moving violations, including adjudication withheld for moving violations within the last five years.
• Sped in excess of twenty-one miles per hour over posted speed limit within the last five years.
• Received no more than twenty points on license within the last ten years. *This refers to loss or suspension of license for reasons related to traffic offenses to include but not be limited to failure to pay traffic fine, failure to attend driving school, failure to maintain vehicle registration, poor judgment, an accident without auto liability insurance, or refusal to submit to a breath/blood/urine alcohol and/or drug test.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Some positions typically require certain knowledge, skills, aptitude, training, and previous experience. Example:

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing. Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills. Keep others adequately informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : L-Light Work - Required to push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.