Type: Independent Contractor
Title: School Bus Driver
Reports To: Transportation Coordinator
Hours: Varies (part-time)/ non-exempt
Hourly Wage: $20.00 per hour
Job Description:
This position is responsible for driving school-owned or rented vehicles for the school.
Requirements:
- Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and air brake endorsements required.
- School Bus endorsements are a plus.
- Must pass a background check including motor vehicle background check and drug test.
- Physical ability to lift, bend, and sit for prolonged periods; upper body mobility and ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Essential Duties:
- Show support and high esteem for MPCS.
- Model Christian behavior at all times.
- Minister to students compassionately and sincerely to support their faith growth.
- Accept the work of MPCS as a personal calling and ministry.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Maintain contact with Transportation Coordinator in case of absence.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
- Fuel the assigned bus as needed.
- Assist in delivering and picking up the bus at the mechanic.
- Submit all reports and timesheets timely.
- Operate the school bus in accordance with Georgia laws.
- Drive in all weather conditions safely.
- Operate the bus without traffic violations or preventable accidents.
- Maintain cleanliness of the bus for safety and comfort.
- Report delays, accidents, and unusual situations.
- Maintain cordial relations with parents, staff, and the public.
- Manage student discipline and refer serious infractions.
- Present a professional appearance.
- Ability to drive any make and model bus in the fleet.
- Perform other duties as assigned.