Bus Driver

WORTH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Sylvester (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Worth County School District Transportation in Sylvester, Georgia is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students in compliance with Department of Public Safety and district regulations. The role requires a Georgia CDL with S and P endorsements and a minimum age of 21.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with required pre-employment and annual physicals and bus driver training. The position emphasizes punctual attendance, student safety, bus inspections, and proper student drop-offs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Georgia CDL with S and P Endorsement; must be 21+ to obtain license
• Must have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Pre-employment and annual physical examinations; must complete bus driver training

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Obey traffic laws and DPS regulations for school buses
• Ensure safety of children on the bus and adhere to safety regulations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
• Maintain external and internal cleanliness of the bus
• Maintain discipline and report behavioral issues
• Follow assigned schedule and work with authorized stops
• Report delays or incidents to Transportation Department
• Attend required training and meetings
• Maintain cordial relations with parents, staff and the public

Skills

CDL S & P Endorsement

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5989644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 11, 2026 5:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency preferred
• Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with an S and P Endorsement (must be at least 21 years of age to obtain license); required to have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of the 3 previous years
• Lifting, bending, sitting for prolonged periods, and upper body mobility
• Pre-employment and annual physical examination; must successfully complete bus driver training

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Assume personal responsibility for obeying all traffic laws and for compliance with the regulations of the Department of Public Safety governing the operation of school buses.
• Assume major responsibility for the safety of children on the bus conforming to safety regulations.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of bus as required by department regulations and post-trip inspection for children who may be left on bus.
• Maintain external and internal cleanliness of bus as required for safe comfortable operation.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus. Report behavior problems and student damage to the bus to the appropriate administrator.
• Follow assigned schedule, arriving at school with students no earlier than necessary and discharging students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Transportation Department.
• Monitor/operate communication devices for essential and emergency transmissions only.
• Attend required training meetings, Orientation, State Safety meetings, and all other meetings as requested.
• Maintain cordial relations with parents, administrators, other employees, and the general public.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 181 day position. Salary based on board approved salary.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Transportation Director or designee. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Kira Outlaw
• 103 Eldridge Street
• Sylvester, Georgia 31791
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]