Bus Driver Transportation - Palm Beach

Bus Driver

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. This position is based at our Palm Beach Campus - Delray Beach, FL.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance available
• 401k and Paid Time Off
• Bonus paid upon completion of probationary period
• Must have clean driving record and background
• Must have a CDL Class A or B license with 'P' and 'S' endorsement.
• Split shift with extra work available
• Full-time/year-round (including summers), Monday-Friday

POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Bus Driver position performs driving duties for the school in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state policies, and procedures of the school.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with the regulations and laws related to pupil transportationTransport students to and from school for curricular and extracurricular activitiesPick up and discharge students at established school bus stopsReport incidents which affect the safety of students and the operation of the school bus.Maintain the school bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspectionsReport mechanical defects and malfunctions to the appropriate personnelMaintain the school bus in clean condition, including interior windows, seats, dash area, and floors.Ensure and maintain student order and discipline on school busesMaintain control and orderly behaviorReport disruptive children according to established procedures and guidelines to the appropriate school personnelCommunicate behavior issues as required by school policyMaintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and techniques.Communicates with the dispatcher via two-way radioduring the routeProvides updates to the dispatcher and reports emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents.Accurately complete daily paperworkAttendancePre/post-trip inspectionsAttend training and development sessions, as required.

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum of six months previous school bus driving experience or vocational training preferredValid CDL Class A or B with passenger and school bus endorsementsMust pass the followingDOT drug screeningClean driving recordPhysical examBackground checkAll other company requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to operate a school bus safelyExtensive knowledge of motor vehicle lawsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent time management skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

School BusWork in various/extreme weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires walking, standing, bending, and extended periods of time sitting while driving.

BENEFITS

50% discount for Summer Education for employees' eligible childrenFree Summer Day Camp for employees' eligible children while working over the summer.401K with partial employer match after a year of employmentHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceSupplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln FinancialPet Insurance optionsShort-term & Long-term Disability optionsLife Insurance at no cost to the employeeAffordable Company housing when availableAdditional working hours available in the Dining Hall and Maintenance DepartmentAdditional summer working hours available through Summer ProgramsFree Continuing Education available

OTHER

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your "at-will" status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.