Bus Driver (Route Driver)

CALHOUN CITY SCHOOLS; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CALHOUN CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a Bus Driver responsible for transporting students to and from assigned education centers while ensuring their safety. Candidates must hold a valid Georgia CDL with PS endorsement and have a good driving record.

This position requires effective communication, maintaining student discipline, and being physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. The role involves pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting incidents, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of GED Testing Program.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Georgia CDL with PS endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from assigned education centers.
• Drive designated route according to schedule.
• Maintain safe operation of the assigned bus.

Skills

Good driving record

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Effective communication

Maintaining student discipline

Education

Standard high school diploma or GED

Valid Georgia CDL with PS endorsement

Job description

BUS DRIVER (ROUTE DRIVER)

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Division / Department: Operations

Evaluation Instrument: Classified

Pay: Bus Driver Salary Schedule (Salary, Non-Exempt)

Retirement: PSERS

Contract Work Year: 180 (student school calendar days)

Minimum Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of GED Testing Program.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Georgia CDL with PS endorsement.
• Good driving record for the past three years.
• Completion of pre‑employment and annual physical exam by licensed doctor of the district's choice.
• No addiction to alcohol or narcotic drugs.
• Subjection to random drug testing and mandatory post‑accident drug testing.
• Criminal background check required.

Goal

Transport students to and from assigned education centers or assignments, control passenger behavior, and maintain safe operation of the assigned bus.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Contacts dispatch as prescribed before and after route.
• Communicates with department and schools effectively.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward co‑workers, school staff, students, and parents.
• Drives designated route according to schedule and transports students to and from school or trip designations.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of the bus as required. Returns paperwork and keys promptly.
• Fuels the bus as needed for the next route.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds and can assist in bus evacuations.
• Submits all reports and timesheets in a timely manner.
• Delivers bus to Fleet Mechanic for scheduled maintenance.
• Reports any interior or exterior damage to the Fleet Mechanic using appropriate documentation.
• Follows work scheduling and attendance requirements regularly and punctually.
• Operates bus without receiving traffic violations or warning citations from state or local enforcement; reports incidents promptly.
• Operates bus without preventable accidents.
• Maintains exterior and interior cleanliness of the bus for safe and comfortable operation.
• Monitors/operates communication devices for essential and emergency transmissions only.
• Conducts emergency drills as required.
• Reports delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Maintains student discipline on bus and refers serious infractions to appropriate administrator using Bus Referral Discipline Form.
• Establishes and utilizes seating assignments as prescribed.
• Collects, maintains, and periodically updates emergency information; is aware of students' medical needs reported by parent/guardian.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Has ability to drive any make or model of bus in the fleet.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and materials; adheres to chain of command.
• Follows federal and state laws, Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Education Bus Drivers

• Operates wheelchair lift and secures door during transport.
• Performs necessary tie‑downs for wheelchairs and seat security devices for students.

Essential Duties

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employee (supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed - even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform assigned tasks. It should also be noted that the order of duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other. Employee is physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Minimum Requirements

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.