School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

To Be Determined - Reidsville, Georgia
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This job is also posted in Tattnall County Schools

Job : 4929339
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Full-Time

JOB TITLE: School Bus Driver

JOB GOAL: Employee is under the general supervision of the transportation director to provide safe, efficient transportation for students to enable them opportunities to gain maximum benefit from the system’s curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Employee must possess a valid, Class A or B Commercial Drivers’ License with endorsements for passengers, air brakes and school bus or Class C Commercial Drivers’ License with endorsements for passengers and school bus. Employee must be at least 21 years of age. Employee must have the ability and stamina for upper body mobility for lifting, bending, driving, and sitting for prolonged period of time;

possess proficient written and oral communication skills, submit to and pass a pre-employment physical, police background investigation, fingerprints, and pre-employment drug test.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Employee must pass annual physical examination and random drug/alcohol testing. Employee should have the ability to establish and maintain good discipline and control on the bus. Employee should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with system staff, parents, and the community. Employee should demonstrate physical and mental abilities to perform all essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Term: 180 days (July through May)

Reports To:

Transportation Director

• Wear seat belt at all times while operating the bus
• Observe all traffic regulations
• Follow and enforce system-wide bus rules and safety procedures and explain them to students
• Monitor student behavior on bus and refer problems to the appropriate school administrator by completing a Bus Discipline Referral Form
• Attend scheduled discipline conferences as requested by school administrators
• After unloading at school or on the route, driver must complete an inspection of the interior of bus to be assured that no student is left on the bus
• Follow time schedule and routing as directed by the transportation director
• Refrain from consumption of alcoholic beverages while operating the bus and for an eight-hour period prior to any driving assignment
• Keep bus clean and operational at all times
• Assign seats to students and maintain a seating chart for all daily routes
• Maintain an accurate record of students who are being transported on bus
• Make immediate written report to transportation director of any safety hazard noted on route
• Submit reports required by the transportation director in a timely manner
• Refrain from leaving the bus unattended at any time students are on board
• Supervise the loading and unloading of students
• Participate in training sessions with local and state personnel to keep abreast of safety policies and regulations
• Display a loyal commitment to the school system and contribute toward upholding the educational philosophy of the system
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Transportation Director or School Administrator

• Conduct pre-trip inspection on bus prior to each trip
• Wash exterior of bus and clean interior of bus (windows, seats, etc.) as needed
• Follow prescribed maintenance procedures

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Employee’s Signature Date Supervisor’s Signature Date

• Neil DeLoach, Transportation Director
• Tattnall County High School
• Phone:
• Email: ndeloach.ga.us

Location:

Tattnall County Schools