Driver

SUMMARY

Drives morning / afternoon route for Organization Programs.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transports children in a safe and efficient manner.
• Safely secure children in wheelchairs during loading / unloading process.
• Keeps interior of bus neat, clean and free of debris.
• Reports interior repairs (seat belts, car seats, etc.) to Lead Driver.
• Attends to children as needed in emergency situations.
• Follows emergency procedures.
• Uses cellular phone for parental / emergency procedures only.
• Stays inside bus – does not exit bus to take or bring children to the front door of their residence.
• If child becomes ill (seizures, vomits) driver will pull to side of road. If incident requires medical attention call 911 on cellular phone.
• In the event the vehicle becomes disabled call Director / Lead Driver on cellular phone for instructions.
• In the event of an accident call 911 and notify the Director / Lead Driver / School Administration for instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver's License (CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement)

CPR / First Aid Certifications

Annual DOT Physical

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 35 lbs., stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties