Driver

Position Summary:  

Responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and school-related activities while following traffic laws, school policies, and safety procedures. Ensures student safety at all times, maintains order on the vehicle, performs routine vehicle inspections, and communicates effectively with school staff and parents. Demonstrates patience, reliability, and a strong commitment to student well-being. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Transport students to and from, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.
• Regulate heating and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers.
• Operate bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school.
• Ensure water, gas, oil and mechanical condition is functional.
• Report defects or problems with vehicle to director.
• Complete bus logs.
• Ensure bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals.
  • Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures.
  • Assist individuals in evacuating building during emergency situations to include but not limited to: fire drills and external disaster drills. Specific duties to be assigned by immediate supervisor.
  • Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors.
• Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.

Other: 

• Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors, and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals. 
• Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures.
  • Assist individuals in evacuating buildings during emergency situations to include but not limited to: fire drills and external disaster drills. Specific duties to be assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors.
• Successful completion of background process which includes Local background check, Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks.
• Work a flexible schedule as required.
• Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.

Educational & Experiential Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Chauffeur’s license.
• Must have CPR and First Aid.
• Three years of verifiable driving experience.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate bus in a safe and economical manner. Ability to relate to students, parents, and staff.

Reporting to this position: 

No staff