Bus Driver

Bus Driver

The Bradenton Dream Center is a faith-based non-profit organization established to meet the needs of the community, restore hope, and impact the next generation. The Bradenton Dream Center exists to reach students, instruct them to become honorable citizens, and inspire them to pursue their purpose in life. Through the context of relationships, we provide meaningful learning experiences and opportunities to enrich the lives of the students in our community.

Position Title: Bus Driver

Position Status: Contractor - Paid (Hourly)

Position Requirements:

• Contracted for the School Year.
• Should be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid State Driver's License, Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class C or higher, with a "P" endorsement.
• Completion of CPR, First Aid Course, and DOT Physical.
• Completion of a performance test in bus operations.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprinting, and drug test.
• Experience in working with children and knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to relate to children, parents, and Dream Center personnel.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Strong Organization, Time Management Skills, and ability to set Priorities
• Obtain a strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, High Level of energy, and Flexibility
• Strong communication, Interpersonal skills, and Attention to detail.

Reports To: Program Director

Primary Responsibilities and Activities:

• Maintain a valid CDL at all times.
• Transports students to and from school following a pre-planned route according to a definite time schedule.
• Drives the bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations and Transportation procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from school.
• Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.
• Enforces conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Signals children when to cross the street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from the bus.
• Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to the program director.
• Inspects the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Monitors and reports fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of supplies for a trip when needed.
• Reports delays and accidents and emergencies.
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety. Keeps operational records and makes simple reports.
• Reports defects or problems with the vehicle to the Program Director
• Assures the bus meets regular maintenance schedules such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle.
• Performs related work as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence as required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and knowledge of office practice and procedures.
• Ability to distinguish the significant from the less significant when dealing with the behavior of the students on the bus.

Position Qualifications:

• Required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
• Able to use hands and fingers on a (computer) keyboard and other office equipment.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely 110 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to