Top 21 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Jobs in Lakeland, FL

Bus Driver - IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools —Lakeland, FL
- $18.49 - $23.11 an hour
- Extended hours
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lakeland Christian School —Lakeland, FL
- Part-time
- CDL B
- School experience
- CDL A
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EXCEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY —Lakeland, FL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- CDL
- Working with children
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MI ESCUELA MONTESSORI INC —Lakeland, FL
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- CDL
- Reliable transportation
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Summer Camp Bus Driver
City of Lakeland, FL —Lakeland, FL
- $17.61 - $25.87 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Driver (CDL) PRN
Estates at Carpenters —Lakeland, FL
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Pass drug screening
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CDL - Academy Driver
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning, Inc —Eloise, FL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Four Corners Upper School —Davenport, FL
- Overtime
- CDL B
- School experience
- Clean driving record
Transporter PRN/Bartow, FL/2231, 2244/MB
Peace River Center —Bartow, FL
- PRN
- Clean driving record
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
Bus Driver, Lead Magnet Ramp
Hillsborough County Public Schools —Thonotosassa, FL
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- School experience
Assistant Chef/Server & Van Driver
Plant City Christian Academy —Plant City, FL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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ADT Program Part Time Van Driver (Dual Split Shift)
High 5 Inc. Brandon, FL —Brandon, FL
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Bus Driver - IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening)
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Bus Driver - IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools -
Lakeland, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.49 - $23.11 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Family leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Passenger Endorsement
School Bus Endorsement
CDL
High school diploma or GED
DOT Physical Certification
Student discipline

Full Job Description

Description

Role Mission: The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes to and from a variety of school sites and to assure the safety of the passengers riding the school bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers including special education students while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is always in a safe operating condition.

What We Offer

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $18.49 for 0 years of experience and $23.11
This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring - Competencies:

Qualifications:

Education: GED or High School Diploma
Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior
License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements
Completed bus driver safety training course
Must be over 21 years old
Pass alcohol and drug tests
DOT Physical Examination

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:

Safely transports students

Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily

Understands the basics of transporting students

Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual, and assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
Ensure to always have proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy

Must be able to understand and take directions and feedback well

Have an open communication channel with managers of campuses they drive
Able to accept negative and positive feedback
Able to self –reflect on own performance to improve the operation

Must manage multiple tasks by prioritizing work

Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
Handle various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints

Be able to work on an open calendar

Able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campus
Able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us.

To read our full policy, please click the following link: https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdf

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