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Bus Driver, Transportation

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2025

About the role

Position Title: Bus Driver Division: Operations/Transportation Reports To: Director, Transportation or Route Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: BD-R Work Days: 178 Days

Essential Duties:

Successfully complete school bus training as prescribed by the State and local Board of Education.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and its special equipment.
Maintain student passenger discipline and the orderly conduct of all student passengers.
Report all student passenger misbehavior to the proper school official no later than the day following the misbehavior by the student passenger.
Report to the proper school official an unsafe act or condition which requires the attention of any person other than the driver.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the State and the Henry County Board of Education.
Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.
Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff, students, and the public.
Complete legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.
Clean and service the vehicle to the extent prescribed.
Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the Director of Transportation and Route Supervisor.
Report hazards along the existing route to the Director of Transportation or Route Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements required at the time of employment.
Ability to pass annual physical required.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.