Bus Driver

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Clarkesville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Bus Driver to operate buses on prescribed routes and transport students to and from school.

The position is classified, located in the Bus Shop, and reports to the Transportation Director. It emphasizes safety, student discipline, and reliable performance in daily operations.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, experience with heavy-duty vehicle operation and a clean driving record, plus knowledge of safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience operating heavy duty equipment with a good driving record.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates and cares for the school vehicle.
• Ensures safety when transporting students.
• Maintains student behavior and cooperates with principals on discipline.

Skills

Patience

Discipline

Vehicle mechanics

Reporting issues

Safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Director

Location: Bus Shop

Position: Classified

Contract Days: 180

Retirement: PSERS

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: Support Staff A (A10)

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Experience in operation of heavy duty equipment with a good driving record.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to remain patient at all times; ability to discipline children; knowledge of mechanical operation or vehicles; ability to report any problems of vehicle performance; knowledge of all safety regulations.

Primary Function

To operate buses on prescribed routes to transport children to and from school.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the operation and care of the vehicle.
• Assumes responsibility for safety when transporting children.
• Maintains control of student behavior on the bus and cooperates with the Principals in the solution of discipline problems.
• Reports promptly any accident to proper authorities.
• Cooperates with other drivers who might have bus malfunctions.
• Maintains good rapport with public.
• Prepares and submits required reports as directed.
• Participates in in-service opportunities.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Transportation Director.

Evaluation Instrument

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the HCSS Board of Control’s policy on Personnel Evaluations.