School Bus Driver (461)[181]

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students to and from assigned education centers. You will ensure safe operation, maintain discipline on the bus and follow the published route schedule.

Requirements include High School education or GED, a Georgia CDL with S and P and air brake endorsements, and three years driving experience. Successful completion of bus driver training and a 20‑day probation is required.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Valid Georgia CDL with S and P and air brake endorsements to drive a school bus.
• Must complete Bus Driver Training and a 20‑day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Drives designated route according to stop schedule and transports students.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Maintains bus cleanliness and monitors student behavior for safety.
• Reports delays, accidents and unusual situations to Transportation.
• Maintains cordial relations with parents, staff and the public.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Payroll devices

Education

High School or GED preferred

Tools

Georgia CDL (S & P) + air brake endorsements

Job description

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

JOB CODE: 461

DIVISION: Operational Support

SALARY SCHEDULE: Transportation

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

WORK DAYS: 181

REPORTS TO: Field Coordinator

PAY GRADE: NE01

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Transports students to and from assigned education center; controls passenger behavior and maintains safe operation of the assigned bus.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Education or GED preferred
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• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License with S and P and air brake endorsements required to drive a school bus. No CDL required to apply for position. Valid Class A, B or C Driver's License needed in order to apply for position; required to have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of three years prior to application date; must be able to obtain PERMIT for Commercial Driver's License before entering Bus Driver Training Program.
• Experience: Must successfully complete Bus Driver Training Program provided by Cobb County Transportation Department; must successfully complete a 20-day Probationary Period with an evaluation for continued employment
• Physical Activities: Lifting, bending, sitting for prolonged periods, upper body mobility, ability to lift equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds; pre-employment and annual physical examination required
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, and use of electronic payroll devices.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; work hours are a split shift and may vary during the school year.
• Contacts dispatch during timeframe published in the Driver's Handbook to report same day absences.
• Drives designated route according to stop schedule and transport students to and from school.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of bus as required by department regulations and post-trip inspection for children who may be left on bus.
• Fuels assigned bus as needed and records data in auto-fueling system.
• Delivers bus to Fleet Maintenance shop as directed by pre-arranged monthly schedule as needed.
• Submits all reports and time sheets in a timely manner as required by Transportation department.
• Attends required training meetings, Orientation, State Safety meetings, and all other meetings as requested.
• Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia and in accordance with the policies prescribed by the Cobb County School District under all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to, sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow, and ice.
• Operates bus without receiving a traffic violation or warning citation from state or local law enforcement.
• Operates the bus without any preventable accidents as determined by Risk Management during the evaluation period.
• Maintains external and internal cleanliness of bus as required for safe comfortable operation.
• Monitors/operates communication devices for essential and emergency transmissions only.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Reports delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Transportation Department.
• Maintains cordial relations with parents, administrators, other employees, and the general public.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to appropriate administrator using Safe Rider Program.
• Establishes, maintains, and utilizes seating assignment as required.
• Collects, maintains, and periodically updates emergency information and is aware of students' medical needs reported by parents/guardian.
• Presents professional appearance.
• Has ability to drive any make and model bus in the transportation fleet.
• Special Education Lift Bus Only: Operates wheelchair lift and secures door on lift during transport.
• Special Education Lift Bus Only: Performs necessary tie downs for wheelchairs and seat security devises for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.