Operator, School Bus at Lee County Schools — Florida, USA | Base Career

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High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Florida driver’s license for the past five (5) years.
Valid Florida commercial driver’s license (CDL): Class B; School bus endorsement (S); Passenger vehicle endorsement (P); Air brakes endorsement.
Class B;
School bus endorsement (S);
Passenger vehicle endorsement (P);
Air brakes endorsement.
Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Successful completion of a Board-approved training course for school bus operators.
Successful completion of a physical examination by a Board-approved physician.
Successful completion of drug and alcohol screenings.
Successful completion of the dexterity test.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Obey all traffic laws.
Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
Pick up and discharge students only at authorized stops.
Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report undisciplined students to school authorities.
Adhere to assigned schedule.
Respond to dispatch requests.
Maintain bus in a clean and orderly condition.
Check bus daily for mechanical defects and for fuel and oil levels.
Notify the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Attend a District-provided training to obtain a Defensive Driver Certificate within the first year of employment.
Exercise responsible leadership on all school trips.
Transport only authorized persons.
Report all accidents and complete required accident reports.
Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
Attend all required safety and training sessions, including special needs training.
Complete required paperwork in its entirety and on time.
Attend parent and school conferences as requested.
Attend assigned area meetings.
Conduct required bus evacuation drills.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Serve in a team leader role when working with other school bus employees.
Work closely with and cooperate with other employees.
Comply with all requirements of Transportation Department directives, School Board policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
Register with the U.S.

Operator, School Bus