SUMMARY

Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule specified by the Program & Services Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Drives bus in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with Florida driving regulations and protocols. Complies with local traffic regulations.
2. Makes daily exterior and interior safety check and records daily on prescribed forms.
3. Cleans inside of bus daily and outside once a week.
4. Performs a five (5) minute walk around before driving the bus. Pre-trip inspection sheet should be completed and deficiencies brought to management's attention immediately before operating vehicle.
5. Provides for appropriate discipline and passenger safety while in route. Radios out to dispatch when there are medical or behavioral issues occurring on the bus.
6. Transmits on a regular basis information regarding vehicle maintenance needs, tires, etc. Completes vehicle maintenance form when work is needed and submits to management.
7. Makes special trips, as assigned, in local area and outside of immediate area if requested.
8. Conducts a post-trip inspection after clients have disembarked and vehicle is parked. Driver must physically walk to the rear of the bus to retrieve any personal belongings, address any messes/spills left behind, and to ensure all passengers have evacuated the vehicle. Any incidences observed should be reported to management immediately.
9. Regulates heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passengers.
10. ADT drivers must report passenger absences to the office after completing a.m. route.
11. Reports any unusual behavioral incidents or occurrences to the Program & Services Director (or designee) in writing on an Unusual Incident Report.
12. Reports delays or accidents to the Program Director as soon as possible.
13. Contacts the ADT radio dispatch, or management as soon as possible when unable to drive their route. Arranges for a substitute driver, if possible, prior to contacting administration.
14. Follows the Key Training Center Transportation Procedures and Guidelines for operation of agency vehicles.
15. Performs other essential duties as requested or required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent certification, if over 21 years of age.

Will consider other applicants, if applicant is over 21 years of age, and possesses an extraordinary commercial driving record or an extensive background as a public school bus driver.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Class A or B with P endorsement.) Current Florida Highway Patrol Non Public School Bus Drivers Certificate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and efficiently with residents, staff members and the general public.

Emotional stability and maturity with a genuine interest in working with staff and residents.

Knowledge of life-safety and safe driving protocols.

Willingness to comply with in-service, training or other mandates.

Must be able to pass D.O.T. driver physical.

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. 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 regularly required sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 10 pounds. Visual acuity must not be less than 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, or 20/30 in each eye separately, with or without glasses.

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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OCCUPATIONAL RISKS

This position involves intermittent exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Protective measures are available. Hepatitis B vaccine is available/optional. There is a potential for injury in this position if proper safety procedures and protocols are not followed or if violations are not promptly reported.

CONSEQUENCES OF ERRORS

Errors in driving judgment and decisions can result in negative outcomes for passengers, employees and the general public, and the organization. Deviation from established professional practices/standards could result in serious consequences for the organization, passengers and the general public. Deviation from safe driving and life-safety codes