School Bus Driver

About the role

This position is responsible for operating school buses under all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow, and ice. Transport students and other authorized persons on "to and from" school routes in regular, special education, vocational, or extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system.

Responsibilities

• Complete school bus driver training programs and courses as prescribed by the state and local boards of education.
• Operate the school bus safely and efficiently.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus and its special equipment.
• Maintain orderly conduct of student passengers.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Operate the school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the State and local boards of education.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff and the public.
• Complete legible, accurate, and required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.
• Provide maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading.
• May transport students on field trips and outings.
• May be assigned to transport wheelchair-bound students.
• Clean and service the school bus which includes sweeping, washing, fueling, checking oil and coolant levels, etc., to the extent prescribed by the local school system.
• Report needed repairs.
• Perform other duties as directed by the local school system.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel.
• Report any hazards along the existing route to the appropriate school official.
• Operates assigned school bus in compliance with state and county laws, School Board policy, and Department of Education regulations (Speed, stopping at RR crossing, pre-trip inspection, use of lights, use of seat belt, etc.).
• Takes precautions to avoid accidents.
• Loads and discharges students only at proper bus stops.
• Works with principals in dealing with discipline problems on the school bus.
• Aids students who become ill: cleans up as required.
• Report all accidents immediately to the local police and Transportation Office.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Checks gas, oil, and water daily.
• Responsible for the appearance of assigned vehicles and for reporting mechanical defects upon detection to the repair shop.
• Keeps records of the operation of the bus and submits required reports: compiles and submits accident report information and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Attends local safety meetings as held by the State Department or local Transportation Department.

Requirements

• The minimum age to qualify as a school bus driver is twenty-one years of age.
• Minimum of two years of driving experience with an acceptable record (does not have to be a school bus).
• No addiction to the use of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs.
• Mental and emotional stability, which ensures normal driving competency and efficiency.

Skills

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and the precautions to avoid traffic accidents.
• Knowledge of the local street and road system.
• Working mechanical knowledge of school buses in order to complete pre-and post-trip inspection of equipment as required by state commercial driver’s license requirements, or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Ability to operate a school bus in the safe and efficient transportation of children.
• Ability to read and write, communicate orally, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, maintain effective control over groups of children, and work harmoniously with children and others.
• Ability to read and follow a road map.
• Ability to drive any size or type of school bus in the fleet.
• Professional appearance and personality.
• Good moral character.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.