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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to ensure the safe transportation of students. This role involves operating school buses under various weather conditions, conducting thorough inspections, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment for passengers. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Commercial Driver's License and demonstrate strong communication skills, as well as a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a supportive team focused on student welfare and enjoy the rewarding experience of contributing to the education and safety of children in your community.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License in either Class A or B with the proper P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements. Complete a pre-employment drug test. Must pass a training program as prescribed by the Georgia Department of Education. Must pass a physical examination by a licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy before the date of employment following the approved examination (DE Form 0514) prescribed by the State Board of Education.
Skills: Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and the precautions to avoid traffic accidents. Knowledge of the local street and road system. Working mechanical knowledge of school buses to complete pre-and post-trip inspections of equipment as required by state commercial driver’s license requirements, or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge. Ability to operate a school bus in the safe and efficient transportation of children. Ability to read, write, communicate orally, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, maintain effective control over groups of children, and work harmoniously with children and others. Ability to read and follow a road map. Ability to drive any size or type of school bus in the fleet. Professional appearance and personality. Good moral character.
Work Experience: Minimum age of twenty-one years. Minimum of two years of driving experience with an acceptable record (does not have to be a school bus). No addiction to intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs. Mental and emotional stability ensuring normal driving competency and efficiency.
PRIMARY DUTY:
This position is responsible for operating school buses under all weather conditions, including sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow, and ice. Transport students and other authorized persons on school routes and extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system. Responsible for following assigned routes and schedules in the safe and efficient operation of a school bus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to meet prescribed pre-employment and annual physical examination requirements. Ability to complete pre-and post-trip bus inspections. Some lifting may be required. Must be physically able to enter and leave a school bus frequently and quickly, and must be able to traverse the aisles of a moving bus as needed. Stooping, bending, and lifting are required. Lifting heavy objects and frequently climbing meets all qualifications as outlined by State law (i.e., physical exam, drug screening, criminal background check, etc.). Frequent overtime or night work may be required, often on an unscheduled basis. Should be able to work activity trips outside the regularly scheduled work day.
Date Established: 02/2009
Date(s) Revised: 06/2023
This description may be changed at any time. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.