Bus Driver-Part Time

Job Title: Bus Driver
Reports to: Facility & Operations Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt Part-Time or Temporary FT
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Date: 9/17/2025

Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action – providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.

Summary/Objective:
To provide safe and efficient transportation for students in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the missions of Grace Place.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obey all traffic laws and ensure compliance with all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain an assigned schedule and adhere to pick-up and drop-off times.
• Ensure the bus is adequately fueled and perform daily vehicle inspections for safety.
• Keep the assigned bus clean and report any maintenance issues to the Facilities/Operations Manager.
• Pick up and discharge students and authorized individuals only at designated stops. Exercise responsible leadership on all field trips.
• Notify the Facilities/Operations Manager in case of mechanical failure, delays, or any safety concerns.
• Follow all safety guidelines and organizational policies related to student transportation.
• Perform other bus-driving-related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Driver's license for five years.
• Valid Florida C.D.L. Class B license with appropriate endorsement.
• Ability to work well with others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• The ability to read and follow traffic signs and roadside instructions.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Successful completion of a physical examination.
  Successful completion of drug and alcohol screening.

Additional Information:
What: As members of the Grace Place team, we all value and support the Grace Place Vision, Mission, Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values.

Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature, noise level, and other factors that may affect a person's working conditions while performing the job.

Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Full-time temporary or Part-time substitute ongoing.
Travel: Ex. Travel up to 20% - mostly locally between Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and South Fort Myers

Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. Position may requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force as frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Driving required regularly.

Essential Physical Functions: Driving a student bus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Valid driver's license, CDL (or willingness to obtain CDL), Level II background check, and drug-testing.

Proof of safe driving record.