Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Bilingual School Van Driver and play a vital role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and friendly transportation of students. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with children and families, providing a positive transportation experience while adhering to all safety standards. If you are passionate about driving, enjoy working with children, and possess strong communication skills in multiple languages, this is the perfect role for you! We prioritize safety, customer service, and professionalism in every journey.
Duties
- Safely operate school vans and paratransit vehicles in accordance with traffic laws, vehicle codes, and school policies.
- Transport students to and from school, extracurricular activities, and special events promptly and responsibly.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety, mechanical integrity, and compliance with all safety regulations.
- Respond quickly to traffic changes or emergencies using defensive driving techniques and emergency response procedures for transportation.
- Maintain clear communication with school staff, parents, and students to coordinate schedules and address any concerns.
- Assist children with boarding and disembarking, ensuring their safety during transit while managing behavior effectively.
- Follow emergency stop procedures, CPR protocols, first aid guidelines, and child care standards when necessary.
- Keep detailed logs of trips, incidents, vehicle maintenance needs, and adherence to route schedules.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills by creating a welcoming environment for students of diverse backgrounds.
- Handle heavy lifting when loading or unloading equipment or supplies related to school activities.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in bus driving or commercial driving with a valid driver’s license appropriate for school bus or van operation.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, defensive driving techniques, and emergency response procedures for transportation.
- Bilingual proficiency in English plus Spanish preferred; excellent communication skills required.
- Valid CPR certification and first aid training; ability to respond swiftly during emergencies.
- Familiarity with school bus driving policies, behavior management strategies, and child care best practices.
- Mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems for basic troubleshooting and maintenance awareness.
- Ability to lift heavy objects safely; physically capable of working long shifts involving frequent stops.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, parents, school staff, and community members.
- Commitment to safety protocols including emergency stop procedures and quick responses to traffic changes.
- Drivers must maintain a safe and responsible driving record throughout their employment. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review will be conducted prior to employment and may be conducted periodically thereafter.
- Individuals with a history of excessive moving violations, reckless driving, traffic offenses, license suspensions or revocations, or other driving-related convictions that may compromise the safe operation of a school vehicle or the school's insurance eligibility may be disqualified from operating school vehicles.
All school vehicle drivers must successfully complete and maintain a Level 2 Background Screening in accordance with applicable Florida law and school policy before transporting students. Employment and authorization to operate a school vehicle are contingent upon meeting all background screening requirements.
Embark on a rewarding journey by ensuring safe transportation while making a positive impact on students’ daily lives!
Pay: $15.00 - $26.79 per hour
Work Location: In person
