Bus Driver

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™. Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Bus Driver, you will transport students to and from designated stops while maintaining a safe environment and in accordance with the policies set by Charter Schools USA. How You Will Impact Education Exercise maximum regard for the safety and welfare of all transported students while operating a school bus. Work closely with Transportation Services and the school principals regarding hazards encountered on bus routes. Inform Transportation Services regarding any suggested changes in route schedules or bus loads. Assist other school bus drivers with their routes in cases of emergencies. Obey all traffic laws. Complete and submit to Transportation Services all required reports and information in accordance with the policy of Charter Schools USA Possess the physical and mental capability of operating all school buses assigned to the Transportation fleet. Address and assist with student discipline problems, aided by the school administration and Transportation Services. Facilitate a feeling of safety and security to transported students. Manage students in a positive and effective way. Comply with Regulations and Policies pertaining to school bus driver certification and responsibility. Attend assigned workshops and training programs. Submit to Drug and/or Alcohol testing when required by School Board, State, and/or Federal policy. Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent or Florida Special Diploma. Experience as a school bus driver or driver of other large vehicles. Valid Florida Commercial Driver License Class B with Passenger and S Endorsements and verification of an acceptable driving record through the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Any of the following will render a candidate ineligible for employment: Received a citation for driving under the influence, lifetime. Falsified an accident report, lifetime. Received a citation for passing a stopped school bus within last five (5) years. At fault accident resulting in a fatality, lifetime. Loss of or suspension of driver's license for traffic related offenses/violations of F.S.S. 316 within last three (3) years or for multiple non-traffic related offenses. More than six (6) points on license within the last three (3) years. Reckless driving within the last five (5) years. Railroad crossing offenses within the last five (5) years. Leaving the scene of an accident within the last five (5) years. Failure to report an accident within the last five (5) years. Speeding in a school zone within the last five (5) years. No more than two (2) moving violations including adjudication withheld, for moving violations within the last five (5) years. Speeding in excess of twenty-one (21) miles per hour over posted speed limit within the last five (5) years. May perform other duties as assigned. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No physical exertion required. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Location(s) Davenport , Florida , United States Area of Interest Education Position Type Full-Time EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr Charter Schools USA Inc.