School Bus Driver – Athletics & Field Trips

Metter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metter is seeking an Athletics/Field Trips/Substitute Driver to transport students to and from school and on educational trips. The role requires a CDL with P&S bus endorsements, and a high school diploma.

Primary duties include safe operation of the school bus, student behavior management, and representing the school system professionally. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, coordinating with dispatch, attending safety trainings, and maintaining bus cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills; ability to take directions; and ability to exhibit a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage and safely transport students to and from school daily, provide safe transportation for different educational activities, manage student behavior and intervention, and represent the school system in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance; work hours are a split shift and may vary during the school year.
• Contact the route supervisor/dispatch in a timely manner for same-day absences.
• Performs pre-trip inspections of the bus as required by department regulations and post-trip inspections after each route for children or items that might be left on the bus.
• Fuels assigned bus as needed to operate daily routes.
• Delivers bus to shop as directed by pre-arranged monthly service schedule.
• Attends all required training meetings, 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 Oconee County Schools under all types of weather conditions.

Skills

communication

interpersonal skills

direction following

positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Metter is seeking an Athletics/Field Trips/Substitute Driver to transport students to and from school and on educational trips. The role requires a CDL with P&S bus endorsements, and a high school diploma.

Primary duties include safe operation of the school bus, student behavior management, and representing the school system professionally. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, coordinating with dispatch, attending safety trainings, and maintaining bus cleanliness.