Bus Driver

Habersham County Schools; Clarkesville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Habersham County Schools in Clarkesville, Georgia, is seeking a Bus Driver for the Transportation Department. The role is full-time, 180 contract days, operating buses on prescribed routes to transport children to and from school, with a strong emphasis on safety and orderly student behavior.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience operating heavy-duty equipment with a clean driving record. You will report to the Transportation Director, maintain vehicle safety, complete required

Qualifications

• Education and experience: high school diploma or GED and experience operating heavy-duty equipment with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates buses on prescribed routes to transport children to and from school.
• 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with students

Discipline students

Vehicle knowledge

Report vehicle issues

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Driver

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5983077
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 2:08 AM (UTC)

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.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Angela Robinson
• 165 Raider Circle
• Mount Airy, Georgia 30563
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]