Bus Driver

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools Transportation Department in Dublin, GA is seeking a dependable School Bus Driver to transport students to and from school, field trips, and activities in a safe and orderly manner. You will conduct pre-trip inspections, maintain records, and ensure timely and safe student drop-offs and pick-ups.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Georgia DMV license and a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements; bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience working as a bus driver is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes when school is in session.
• Transports students, teachers, and others on field or activity trips.
• Inspects bus daily to ensure it is clean, safe and in good working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Checks communication devices before each trip to ensure proper functioning.
• Reports mechanical issues, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Maintains discipline and order among students per district policies.
• Monitors route timing and maintains route efficiency data as requested.
• Keeps required records and reports up to date.
• Ensures no child is left unattended on the bus and that all students disembark safely.
• Participates in bus drills and evacuation procedures as required.
• Attends trainings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Manual dexterity

Visual and hearing acuity

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Procedures learning

Follow traffic signs

Move through bus

Stay composed under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Driver

Dublin City Schools Transportation Department - Dublin, Georgia (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5983903

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: School Bus Driver

Position Purpose

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

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order
• Cleans and refuels 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 bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported 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 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/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone

Travel Requirements

Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are 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. Ability 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, Work Hazards

Works in standard school bus environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

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/License

• Current Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class A or B status with the following endorsements:
• Air Brakes
• P (Passenger)
• S (School Bus)

Those with a CDL license and ready to drive a bus musts bring documentationverifying the completion of the 12 hour classroom and 12 hours of driver’s training needed under Georgia law.Upload this with your application.

Stipulations for Learner’s Permit Applications, If Accepted:

1. Dublin City Schools will provide the 12 hour training class, 12 hour driver’s training, and 3 hours of pre-trip training.
2. Dublin City Schools will provide the bus and transportation to the pre-trip and driving test.

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: Nonexempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Shannon Green
• 207 Shamrock Dr
• Dublin, Georgia 31021-3020
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]