Bus Driver
Reports to : Transportation Director
Essential Duties & Resposibilities:- Operates a school bus, to include loading and unloading, in a safe and timely manner in order to transport students in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Ensures proper loading and securement of wheelchairs and other equipment as required.
- Manages student behavior on the bus and communicates with parents as Refers infractions to the appropriate personnel.
- Completes inspections prior to and after each operation and reports deficiencies immediately according to established
- Completes post-trip student-checks after each route following District procedures.
- Complies with assigned pick up and drop off locations and
- Continually updates route sheets and student rosters for
- Reports all accidents and emergencies immediately as outlined in department and District procedures and policies.
- Maintains external and internal cleanliness of bus for safe and comfortable
- Completes reports and training as
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director
Qualifications:
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One to two years of experience driving a school bus or other vehicle requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Certificate or License Required: Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B with a Passenger and School Bus endorsement is Minimum of three (3) verifiable and consecutive years as a motor vehicle operator. Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Language Skills: Must have ability to read and comprehend job specific technical information, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and position specific manuals. Must have ability to write correspondence and reports. Must have ability to effectively articulate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Professional Requirements: Must serve as a role model to students. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.
