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OPS School Bus Driver University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Temporary | Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Report preparation Passenger Endorsement School Bus Endorsement CDL Passenger safety

Full Job Description JOB NO:

541062

WORK TYPE:

Temp Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Transportation Services

DEPARTMENT

18180300 - ED-STUDENT

SERVICES CLASSIFICATION TITLE

OPS

HOURLY NON-SECRETARY CLERK CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements are required. Must have a clean and satisfactory driving record. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to student safety and responsible driving. Must be dependable, punctual, and professional. Must be willing and available to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekends as needed. Level 2 DCF Background check required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

School Bus Driver, transporting K-12 students on field trips and to athletic events. Out of town travel as well as evening and occasional overnight trips required. Section 234.091 - General Qualifications - Each school bus driver shall be of good moral character, of good vision and hearing, able-bodied, free from communicable disease, mentally alert, and sufficiently strong physically to handle the bus with ease and to make emergency repairs, and s/he shall possess such other qualifications as are prescribed by the State Board, and s/he shall hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement. Prior to transporting students on a school bus, each driver shall meet the following requirements: Hold a Florida Commercial Drivers' License and Endorsements as appropriate and required by law. Demonstrate the ability to prepare required written reports. Be physically capable of operating the vehicle as determined by an annual physical examination. Demonstrate physical and mental capabilities required to carry out all assigned responsibilities as a school bus driver. The bus driver's license shall be either posted in a conspicuous place inside the bus or be carried on the driver's person while the bus is in operation.

EXPECTED SALARY

$25-30/hour based on experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements are required. Up-to-date CDL physical or ability to obtain at hire Must have a clean and satisfactory driving record. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to student safety and responsible driving. Must be dependable, punctual, and professional. Must be willing and available to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekends as needed. Level 2 DCF Background check required

PREFERRED

Previous experience transporting students or driving a school bus is preferred. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with students, takes pride in providing safe and dependable transportation, and appreciates the flexibility of a part-time schedule.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. This is a time-limited position.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No, although, a CDL Physical is required.

ADVERTISED

21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Open until filled