FY27 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER: Bus Driver

Wilkinson County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson County Schools is seeking a dependable Bus Driver to operate a school bus on assigned routes and field trips. The role emphasizes safety, timely arrivals, and student supervision. You will perform pre-trip inspections and report issues while ensuring proper conduct aboard the vehicle.

The position requires a valid CDL, clear communication with staff and families, and adherence to district policies. Evening trips and special events may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL for operating school buses as required by state regulations.
• Demonstrates safe driving practices and adherence to district policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on assigned routes and field trips in a safe, timely manner.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report mechanical issues to dispatch.
• Enforce student discipline and ensure proper conduct on the bus.
• Maintain accurate passenger records and complete required reports.

Skills

Safe driving

Discipline

Patience

Customer service

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)

FY27 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER: Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Summary - The Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. The position conducts pre-trip inspections, observes safety regulations and policies, enforces student discipline on the bus, and performs related work.

Essential Duties include:

• Checks with dispatch or area transportation supervisor for changes in duties or new student passengers.
• Ensures the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections per federal and state laws, including visual defects and operating systems (brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, door-opening devices).
• Operates the vehicle safely over an assigned route, picking up only authorized students at stops and ensuring no student left behind.
• Maintains assigned time schedules, including driving during pre-day light and dusk, and strives to be on time while ensuring safety.
• Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices per the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board Policy and local ordinances.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstructions.
• Secures wheelchairs, car seats, and other restraining devices on the bus as needed.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and enforces conduct rules.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority and compiles written reports according to the bus driver handbook and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
• Conducts semi-annual bus evacuation drills per Department of Education and implements evacuations in emergencies, including safe rear exit.
• Reports all accidents immediately, requests police or ambulance, assists injured persons until services arrive, and completes accident reports.
• Notifies the proper authority when there is mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, schedule deviation, or other incidents.
• Regulates heating, cooling and ventilating equipment on the bus for passenger comfort.
• Drives students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities and special events, often evenings and nights.
• Exercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior on out-of-division school trips.
• Returns the bus to the assigned bus lot, performs a final inspection, and secures the bus according to procedures.
• Participates in all required training.
• Submits to drug testing when required.
• Maintains a commercial driver's license per the State Department of Transportation and holds Red Cross first aid/CPR certification.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.