What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver - Mid-South Area Transportation position at Brevard Public Schools?
Brevard Public Schools has an immediate need for School Bus Drivers in our Mid-South Area. Our school bus drivers work a minimum of 30 hours per week, but it can vary depending on the bus route. Bus drivers are eligible for full-time medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Our school bus drivers transport students safely and efficiently on scheduled routes and/or special events and field trips in and out-of-county. Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of students and other passengers while meeting established route schedules. Bus drivers resolve emergency and non-emergency situations following established guidelines.
Requirements:
- Five (5) years of licensed driving experience with fewer than five (5) infraction points in the preceding three (3) year period (Provide Personal Motor Vehicle Record from the Tax Collector’s office with application for
- consideration).
- Additional requirements:
- Must pass
- DOT certified physical examination, pre-employment drug screen, and FDLE fingerprint-based background check prior to start date.
- Preferred:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B license with P and S endorsement (within in 30 days of hire and maintained for continued employment)
- CDL Class B with P and S Endorsements Temporary Permit may be substituted at time of hire but must be replaced by a permanent License prior to expiration of the Temporary Permit
- Please review the full job description at https://divisions.brevardschools.org/sites/humanresources/HR External/Approved Job Descriptions/9600_BUS DRIVER_R6306_07.22.19.pdf
Interested applicants must create an online BPS "BEACON" application on our website to apply for this position: www.JoinTeamBPS.com.
Candidates can also send a cover letter and resume to Margie Smith at our Mid-South Area Transportation, however, a BEACON application is required.
Join us on Wednesday, April 17th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at our 1978 Pineapple Avenue Bus Compound in Melbourne to learn how you can become a bus driver for Brevard Public Schools.
Join our well-respected School Bus Driver Team and help us transport our students safely and timely to and from school each day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Driving: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
- Florida Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
