Bus Driver

Classification: Transportation Staff (Part Time, As Needed) | Reports to: CFO | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Responsible for transporting students and teachers to and from school-related events while maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Be a born-again believer who demonstrates commitment to Christian education
• Be in agreement with the Lakeland Christian School Statement of Faith and staff qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1+ years’ experience driving a school bus (training provided for the right candidate)
• Current, valid Florida Class A or B commercial Driver’s License with airbrake knowledge test; P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements required
• Must pass the CDL Physical exam each calendar year
• No Type A Violations in the past five years
• No more than three Type B Violations in the past three years
• No more than two at-fault accidents in the past three years
• Must be reliable

Responsibilities

• Uphold and ensure compliance of all LCS policies and procedures
• Transport students for school activities in accordance with the school’s vehicle safety program and required time schedules
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students while on the bus
• Obey all traffic laws
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Observe and report safety hazards and bus maintenance or repair needs to the Facilities Manager
• Perform other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager

Skills

• Knowledge of the Florida Motor Vehicle Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
• Knowledge of safe driving practices
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform required duties
• Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions
• Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
• Must maintain valid certification
• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Physical Demands

• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and maintaining balance
• Reaching overhead
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception