2022-2023 School Bus Driver

Esd113; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated bus driver to ensure the safe transport of students to and from their educational facilities. This role requires adherence to traffic laws and safety regulations while managing student behavior effectively. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the bus's cleanliness and ensuring it is mechanically sound before each trip. If you have a passion for working with students and ensuring their safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and knowledge of traffic laws.
• Ability to manage student behavior on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the bus and control passengers during transport.
• Maintain discipline and report undisciplined students.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before operation.

Skills

Bus Operation

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Discipline Management

Mechanical Inspection

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Provides for the safe operation of the assigned bus and control of the passengers while transporting to and from their assigned education center or school related function.

Obeys all traffic laws, including speed limit and stopping at all railroad crossings.

Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.

Maintains discipline when students are on bus.

Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.

Keeps assigned bus clean

Meets assigned schedule

Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.

Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.

Discharges students only at authorized stops.

Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.

Transports only authorized students.

Reports only accidents and completes required reports.

Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.

Knows, abides by, and enforces school system policies

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties assigned by Director of Transportation.