Limited Term Bus Driver

Position Overview

Operates City bus and recreation passenger van to safely transport program participants, including children, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and other passengers to and from City programs, activities, events, and scheduled destinations. Ensures passenger safety, performs required vehicle inspections, and provides courteous assistance to passengers while representing the City in a professional manner.

Position Functions

• Safely operate City bus and passenger van in accordance with applicable traffic laws, City policies, and established transportation procedures.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and immediately report safety concerns, damage, mechanical problems, or maintenance needs.
• Maintain required trip logs, mileage records, inspection documentation, incident reports, and other transportation records.
• Ensure vehicles are properly fueled, clean, secured, and ready for subsequent use.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting, including individuals requiring mobility assistance.
• Ensure passengers remain safely seated and follow applicable vehicle safety requirements.
• Communicate professionally with Recreation staff, passengers, parents/guardians, caregivers, and other City employees regarding transportation needs or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when working with minors and special populations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years passenger bus or school bus experience, or combination of four (4) years driving school or passenger bus, and large trucks (dump trucks, boom truck, etc).
• Customer service experience.
• Able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments to include weekdays, weekday evenings and weekends.
• Valid Florida Class B commercial driver license (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements.

Preferable Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (Must obtain within three (3) months of employment).
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Employees in this position are subject to fingerprint retention and subsequent arrest notifications.

This position requires a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with endorsements appropriate for assigned vehicles and duties. Employees must maintain eligibility to operate commercial motor vehicles and comply with applicable federal and state CDL requirements, including DOT drug and alcohol testing, FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and applicable driver self-certification and medical certification requirements.

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01

Do you have two (2) years passenger bus or school bus experience, or combination of four (4) years driving school or passenger bus, and large trucks (dump trucks, boom truck, etc.)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments, which include weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Florida Class B commercial driver license (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification? Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question