School Bus Driver - Palm Beach

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. This position is based at our

Palm Beach Campus - Delray Beach, FL.
Benefits include:

Health, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance available
401k and Paid Time Off
Bonus paid upon completion of probationary period
Must have clean driving record and background
Must have a CDL Class A or B license with 'P' and 'S' endorsement.
Split shift with extra work available
Full-time/year-round (including summers) , Monday-Friday
American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school for students in PK3-12th grades with two campuses in South Florida. The rigorous and well-rounded curriculum includes over 300-course offerings with 133 honors classes, 29 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, a Pre-Professional Program with Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business, and Computer Science, a Science Research Institute, and 75 fine arts courses. American Heritage is ranked #1 private school in the nation and #1 high school in Florida for the highest number of nationally recognized scholars, #1 private school in the U.S. in math, #1 in Florida in science fair, and #1 mock trial and moot court teams in Florida.
AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS / C & L BUSING
JOB TITLE
Bus Driver
DIVISION/
DEPARTMENT
C & L Busing
LOCATION
Palm Beach Campus
REPORTS TO
Director of Transportation
EXEMPTION STATUS
Non-Exempt
DATE
Rev. August 2023
POSITION OVERVIEW
The School Bus Driver position performs driving duties for the school in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state policies, and procedures of the school.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with the regulations and laws related to pupil transportation
Transport students to and from school for curricular and extracurricular activities

Pick up and discharge students at established school bus stops
Report incidents which affect the safety of students and the operation of the school bus.
Maintain the school bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections
Report mechanical defects and malfunctions to the appropriate personnel

Maintain the school bus in clean condition, including interior windows, seats, dash area, and floors.
Ensure and maintain student order and discipline on school buses
Maintain control and orderly behavior
Report disruptive children according to established procedures and guidelines to the appropriate school personnel

Communicate behavior issues as required by school policy

Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and techniques.
Communicates with the dispatcher via two-way radio during the route
Provides updates to the dispatcher and reports emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents.

Accurately complete daily paperwork
Attendance
Pre/post-trip inspections

Attend training and development sessions, as required.
SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of six months previous school bus driving experience or vocational training preferred

Valid CDL Class A or B with passenger and school bus endorsements
Must pass the following
DOT drug screening
Clean driving record
Physical exam
Background check
All other company requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to operate a school bus safely
Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent time management skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT

School Bus
Work in various/extreme weather conditions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires walking, standing, bending, and extended periods of time sitting while driving.
BENEFITS

50% discount for Summer Education for employees' eligible children
Free Summer Day Camp for employees' eligible children while working over the summer.
Yearly cash bonuses
401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
Pet Insurance options
Short-term & Long-term Disability options
Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Affordable Company housing when available
Additional working hours available in the Dining Hall and Maintenance Department
Additional summer working hours available through Summer Programs
Free Continuing Education available

OTHER
Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your "at-will" status.
AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.