School Bus Drivers

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is looking for School Bus Drivers in Newnan, Georgia. The ideal candidates will have a valid commercial driver's license and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include starting bus runs on time, ensuring student safety, and following assigned routes. This position provides required training for CDL certification and adherence to safety rules. Candidates should possess good communication skills and be able to lift heavy weights as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have passed state physical examination.
• Maintain a functional telephone service.

Responsibilities

• Start and end bus runs at assigned times every workday.
• Correctly read and follow assigned routes.
• Pick up and deliver students at assigned times.
• Obey and follow all school safety rules and traffic regulations.
• Supervise students while loading, riding, and unloading buses.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately

Ability to carry out an emergency evacuation

Ability to read road maps of various designs

Ability to satisfactorily complete the school system driver training course

Good communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Valid commercial driver’s license

Job description

Overview

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Ongoing / Until Filled

Position

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Drivers

Responsibilities

• Start and end bus runs at assigned times every workday.
• Correctly read and follow assigned routes.
• Pick up and deliver students at assigned times in assigned locations every workday.
• Obey and follow all state of Georgia and Coweta County School System bus safety rules, procedures and policies.
• Obey all State of Georgia traffic regulations, especially those dealing with school buses.
• Be able to lift and place disabled children in fire blanket and drag them to the emergency door.
• Supervise students while loading, riding and unloading buses.
• Cooperate with principals, teachers and parents.
• Cooperate with and maintain a good relationship with all other school system employees.
• Familiarize and effect compliance with Coweta County Public School Driver’s Manual.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Transportation, and/or transportation personnel.

Training

The Transportation Office provides all required training and preparation for your commercial driver’s license evaluation and certification. Call Transportation Office for additional information, 770/254-2820

Required Education, Certification Or Training

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred, MVR/criminal/drug and alcohol review, passed state physical examination.
• Valid commercial driver’s license.
• Maintain a functional telephone service.

Required Experience

Large vehicle experience not required but may be a factor in final selection of successful applicant.

Required Skills

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately;
• ability to carry out an emergency evacuation;
• ability to read road maps of various designs;
• ability to satisfactorily complete the school system driver training course;
• good communication skills;
• ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

Non-Discrimination

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.