What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Grace Place for Children and Families?
Job Title: Bus Driver
Reports to: Facility & Operations Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt Part-Time or Temporary FT
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Date: 2/19/25
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action – providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Summary/Objective:
To provide safe and efficient transportation for students in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the missions of Grace Place.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
What: As members of the Grace Place team, we all value and support the Grace Place Vision, Mission, Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values.
Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature, noise level, and other factors that may affect a person’s working conditions while performing the job.
Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Full-time temporary or Part-time substitute ongoing.
Travel: Ex. Travel up to 20% - mostly locally between Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and South Fort Myers
Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. Position may requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force as frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Driving required regularly.
Essential Physical Functions: Driving a student bus.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Valid driver’s license, CDL (or willingness to obtain CDL), Level II background check, and drug-testing.
Proof of safe driving record.
Reports to: Facility & Operations Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt Part-Time or Temporary FT
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Date: 2/19/25
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action – providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Summary/Objective:
To provide safe and efficient transportation for students in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the missions of Grace Place.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obey all traffic laws and ensure compliance with all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
- Maintain an assigned schedule and adhere to pick-up and drop-off times.
- Ensure the bus is adequately fueled and perform daily vehicle inspections for safety.
- Keep the assigned bus clean and report any maintenance issues to the Facilities/Operations Manager.
- Pick up and discharge students and authorized individuals only at designated stops. Exercise responsible leadership on all field trips.
- Notify the Facilities/Operations Manager in case of mechanical failure, delays, or any safety concerns.
- Follow all safety guidelines and organizational policies related to student transportation.
- Perform other bus-driving-related duties as required.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- Driver’s license for five years.
- Valid Florida C.D.L. Class B license with appropriate endorsement.
- Ability to work well with others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to read and follow traffic signs and roadside instructions.
- Ability to work with diverse groups.
- Successful completion of a physical examination.
- Successful completion of drug and alcohol screening.
What: As members of the Grace Place team, we all value and support the Grace Place Vision, Mission, Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values.
Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature, noise level, and other factors that may affect a person’s working conditions while performing the job.
Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Full-time temporary or Part-time substitute ongoing.
Travel: Ex. Travel up to 20% - mostly locally between Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and South Fort Myers
Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. Position may requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force as frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Driving required regularly.
Essential Physical Functions: Driving a student bus.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Valid driver’s license, CDL (or willingness to obtain CDL), Level II background check, and drug-testing.
Proof of safe driving record.
