Bus Operator

BUS OPERATOR TRAINEE

To transport students between a designated location and the schools and/or to special destinations safely and promptly. Responsible for daily safety inspection and care of the vehicle operated.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include transporting students safely, conducting daily safety inspections, and caring for the vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications include basic comprehension and fluency in English, five (5) years of licensed successful driving experience, passing a five (5) year driver's license review, and meeting specific training and physical requirements.

Additional requirements include:

• Must have a proper Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements compatible with the assigned duties of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Successfully complete forty (40) hours of preservice training consisting of at least twenty (20) hours of classroom instruction and at least eight (8) hours of behind-the-wheel training based upon the state of Florida Department of Education Basic School Bus Driver Curriculum.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare required written reports.
• Be physically capable of operating the vehicle as determined by an annual physical examination, Form ESE 479, prescribed by the Commissioner and given by a physician designated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida and as determined by a reflex test administered by the School District.
• Demonstrate physical and mental capabilities required to carry out all assigned responsibilities as a school Bus Operator.
• Meet all requirements stipulated under qualifications for a Bus Operator.
• Successfully complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of in-service training within the preceding twelve (12) months.
• Successfully pass a physical examination, given by a physician designated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida and a reflex test administered by the School District.

This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Computer skills as required for the position.