SUMMARY

The Bus Driver is responsible for picking up and dropping off students along an established route. Also includes field trips and athletic events. Drivers are responsible for the safe transportation, loading, and unloading of students.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Follows a planned bus route, making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off students.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed. 
• Performs pre- and post-inspections of vehicle/bus to ensure proper operating conditions; ensures adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with proper safety standards. 
• Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries. 
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure operating condition. 
• Washes bus as needed. 
• Maintains logs as required by supervisor.
• Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) or more years of licensed driving experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving history.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Proven work experience as a School Bus Driver or similar role. 
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations in the past 6 years.
• Ability to carry out assigned routes on time.
• Ability to operate a bus safely.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
• Excellent time management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be willing to work in conditions of stress and function well under pressure. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit for long periods of time, operate a vehicle, lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderately heavy objects and materials of 20-50 pounds, exercise static strength, walk, bend, crouch, talk, feel, grasp, hear and perform repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and arms; exercise multi-limb coordination, spatial orientation, control precision, and response orientation. 
• Prolonged periods of operating the vehicle/bus.
• Must be able to assist students when needed.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.