Job Description
Join First Student and start your rewarding career as a School Bus Driver in Jacksonville, FL tomorrow! We're seeking safety-focused professionals to transport our community's children with care and professionalism. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the satisfaction of making a daily impact.
Why Drive With Us?
- Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive paid training and certification support
- Flexible morning/afternoon schedules
- Health benefits for full-time equivalents
- Advancement opportunities to trainer/supervisor roles
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students on designated routes following strict schedules
- Conduct pre/post-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance reports
- Manage student behavior with positive reinforcement techniques
- Adhere to all traffic laws, school policies, and safety protocols
- Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and dispatch
- Emergency preparedness training for student evacuation procedures
- Maintain clean and orderly bus interior at all times
Qualifications
- Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement
- Minimum 3 years driving experience with clean MVR
- Pass DOT physical and drug screening
- Background clearance through FDLE/FBI
- Child CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist mobility-impaired students
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required