School Bus Driver Substitutes

Douglas County School System; United States; On-site; USD 17,908; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district in the United States seeks a Bus Driver Substitute to ensure safe, punctual, and comfortable transportation for students. The ideal candidate will have a Georgia CDL and a high school diploma or GED, along with strong communication and organization skills. Responsibilities include driving assigned routes, maintaining bus discipline, and performing pre-trip inspections. This position offers a pay rate of $13.00 per hour based on the Substitute Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a Georgia CDL certification.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Routine physical activities required for driving and bus maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on assigned routes, ensuring safety and adherence to regulations.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and submit reports as required.

Skills

Excellent driving record

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Georgia CDL

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver Substitute
• Date Posted: 7/1/2024
• Location: Transportation

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

Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour as outlined on the Substitute Salary Schedule.

Reports To

Transportation Route Supervisor

Essential Duties

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

Application Procedures

Applicants should complete an application at www.dcssga.org. (Click on "Employment" then "Job Vacancies/Postings" to link to classified application.)