Mascotte Charter School

BUS DRIVER

FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (MUST HAVE A CDL LICENSE AND S & P ENDORSEMENTS)

POSITION GOAL

Provides safe transportation of all passengers to and from various school bus stops, extracurricular activities, planned events and school facilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Operates transportation vehicle with heightened awareness of driving conditions and surroundings, in observance of established safety precautions and driving procedures.

Stops the vehicle at all assigned stops along the route while taking all precautions and actions necessary to assure safe loading, transporting, and unloading of the passengers; renders assistance to riders with special needs.

Instructs children in safety precautions and practices; maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to school administrator.

Signals children when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across before departure of bus.

Registers students riding the bus and conducts FTE count of students as required.

Performs pre‐trip and post‐trip inspections; maintains vehicle cleanliness and sanitation, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids.

Assists with planning and operation of transportation routes; identifies efficient routes for daily activities.

Reports defects or problems with vehicle to mechanic. Updates route sheet directions as needed.

Prepares daily logs and reports of transportation activities as needed. Operates radio system in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Utilizes current technology, as appropriate, to perform job functions and participates in training programs offered to increase technology skill level and proficiency related to job assignment.

Performs related duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert non‐strenuous effort in work involving light physical activity, typically involving some combination of standing; walking; sitting; reaching with hands and arms; kneeling; crawling; climbing; balancing; bending; crouching and twisting. While performing the  duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds. Manual dexterity and the use of foot controls are regularly required.

Sensory Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, some tasks regularly require oral communication ability; the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds; the ability to perceive and discriminate odors; most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and the ability to distinguish color.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures; outdoor weather conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; and noise/vibration.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED

• Must attend and pass 40 hour bus drivers training class
• Must have an acceptable driving record for the past seven (7) years
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsement
• Must pass annual dexterity test and physical exam

Mascotte Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mascotte Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Mascotte Charter School will provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.