Bus Driver

FANNIN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FANNIN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver responsible for safely transporting students in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The ideal candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED and possess a valid CDL with the necessary endorsements. Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, maintaining order among students, and adhering to traffic laws. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred. This role requires a commitment to safety and professionalism while dealing with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement is required.
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably with children.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives the school bus over designated routes.
• Inspects the assigned bus daily prior to transporting passengers.
• Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus.
• Reports mechanical deficiencies and traffic violations promptly.
• Attends and participates in trainings and professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Effective communication skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Manual dexterity to operate the bus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard automotive equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Title

School Bus Driver – 184 days

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules and loads/unloads students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects the assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure the bus is in good, clean, and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels the bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of the bus (e.g., oil change); transports the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en‑route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents or emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed, and completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrates prompt and in‑person attendance.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, vehicle service stations, field trip locations, and other destinations as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials; to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/Licenses

• Motor Vehicle Operator’s (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt