Position Summary: Bus Drivers are responsible for operating ASC vehicles designed with wheelchair lifts and seats to safely transport passengers with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities in a safe, courteous and professional manner. This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to periodic background screening and drug testing, including random drug screens.
Areas of Responsibility:
A. Safely transport individuals according to pre-determined schedule.
- Provide door-to-door transportation for ASC students (DOE and Private School)
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Operate wheelchair lift and assist, fasten wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment in a secure fashion
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Refer to and implement route maps, GPS, time schedules, and instructions for trips.
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Transport students to and from ASC.
- Adhere to all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations, and ASC policies and procedures at all times.
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Maintain, support and promote a safe environment while transporting individuals/students ; Safeguard the welfare of the individuals and uphold their rights at all times.
- Performs other related duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
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May be required to mentor new drivers about routes and operating procedures.
B. Reporting and Recordkeeping
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle following the Daily Vehicle Checklist; Perform safety checks of equipment, seat belts, lifts, etc.
- Ensure the vehicle’s interior and exteriors are clean at all times. Remove trash daily.
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Promptly report repair and maintenance issues and other problems to the Transportation Coordinator. Follow-up as needed.
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Complete trip logs during each route and at the end of each day.
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Report hazardous or dangerous conditions along route and at passenger/student loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity.
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Immediately report traffic incidents and/or accidents to the appropriate authorities and ASC management; Provide assistance in controlling accident or incident scenes.
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Write reports and complete forms, including, but not limited to accident, incident and motor coach discrepancy reports, run sheets, mileage and gas records, and passenger counts.
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Inform the nurse on duty of any illness or injury to individuals.
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Participate in employee meetings and mandatory training classes, including but not limited to safety and AHCA training, as required
Minimum Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED certification.
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Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities and two (2) years of experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
- Must have held a valid Florida driver's license (not a learner’s permit) for at least the past three (3) years, a clean driving record and automobile insurance, must be at least 21 years of age per insurance requirements
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Must pass practical road test.
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Must pass pre-employment physical, including DOT medical card and DOT Drug Screen and Level 2 background screening. Note: Employee will be subject to a drug test, employment history and criminal background check at least once every six (6) months.
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Must pass AHCA background screening.
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Must have good attendance and work performance record as verified by reference check prior to offer of employment.
Applicants will be disqualified for any of the following traffic-related offenses:
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More than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years.
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At-fault accident within the past three (3) years.
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Failure to appear or failure to pay within the past three (3) years.
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Reckless driving conviction within the past seven (7) years.
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Any reckless driving conviction causing injury.
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Conviction of driving under the influence of any prohibited substance within the past seven (7) years. Two convictions for DUI in a lifetime is automatic disqualification.
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Conviction of DUI causing injury.
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Convictions of driving while suspended or revoked.
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Suspension within last three (3) years. One suspension for PIP permitted.
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Manslaughter charges resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.
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Conviction of hit-run and/or hit-run property damage.
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Any combination of violations that indicate a pattern of irresponsibility or poor judgment.
