School Bus Driver Substitutes

Douglas County Public Schools; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County Public Schools in Georgia is seeking a substitute school bus driver to operate buses on assigned routes, ensuring safety and punctuality while following district rules.

The role requires a Georgia CDL, a clean driving record, and the ability to maintain vehicle cleanliness and discipline reporting; pay is $13.00 per hour with typical duties as listed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Georgia CDL certification is required.
• Excellent driving record and safe driving practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Drive a school bus on assigned routes or as directed, observing department rules.
• Adhere to safety practices and attend department meetings.
• Follow dress code adopted by the Douglas County Board of Education.
• Maintain appropriate dress and grooming.
• Exercise sound judgement and proficient operation when driving.
• Keep vehicle clean and adhere to maintenance procedures.
• Maintain bus discipline and report disciplinary issues.
• Perform pre-trip inspections before routes and trips.
• Fuel bus as needed to prevent running out of fuel.
• Deliver bus to fleet for service and repairs.
• Submit reports as instructed by Transportation Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide safe, punctual, and comfortable operation of the school bus and perform related work as assigned by the Director or Route Supervisors.

PAY RATE: $13.00 per hour as outlined on the Substitute Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Transportation Route Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
2. Drive a school bus on assigned routes or as directed, observing all department rules and regulations.
3. Adhere to all safety practices and attend all Department meetings.
4. Drivers shall adhere to the dress code adopted by the Douglas County Board of Education.
5. Drivers are expected to maintain an appropriate level of dress and grooming.
6. Exercise sound judgement and proficient operation when driving bus.
7. Keep vehicle clean inside and outside and adhere to all maintenance procedures.
8. Maintain bus dscipline and adhere to discipline reporting procedures.
9. Perform pre-trip inspection prior to daily routes and other trips.
10. Fuel bus as needed to ensure that bus does not run out of fuel.
11. Deliver bus to fleet as directed for service and repairs.
12. Submit all reports as instructed by the Transportation Department.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Georgia CDL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill the job responsibilities.

PROFICIENT SKILLS: Excellent driving record, communication, and organization skills.