Substitute Bus Driver (work as needed)

CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 26,394 - 36,781; Part time

Job summary

CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM is looking for a Sub Bus Driver in Cordele, Georgia. The role involves ensuring the safe operation of the bus and controlling passengers while transporting them to and from school. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a CDL driver's license, and skills in communication and supervision. Additionally, responsibilities include maintaining the bus and ensuring student discipline during transit. Offering a pay rate of $19.16/hr, potential for full-time opportunities exists based on prior bus driving experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a CDL driver’s license.
• Pleasant personality with physical skills for essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the bus and control of passengers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on the bus.
• Drive bus according to schedule and maintain a clean bus.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to deal with multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL driver’s license

Job description

Position Title

Sub Bus Driver

Site

Transportation Office

Reports To

Transportation Director

Primary Function

Provides for the safe operation of the assigned bus and control of the passengers while transporting to and from their assigned education center or school-related function.

Requirements

Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED.

Certification/Licensing: CDL driver’s license.

Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, supervisory skills, ability to deal with multiple tasks, and interpersonal skills.

Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.

Salary: $19.16/hr. If you have worked driving a bus full time before with a CDL license, please talk to the Director about full time work and apply at job id 685. Salary for full time bus drivers is $23-45-$26.70.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal, written and telephone communication skills as applicable for the job.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
• Complies with system Cultural Diversity Guidelines in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
• Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
• Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate training, workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
• Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls to a minimum during work hours.
• Drives bus over designated route according to time schedule when transporting students to and from school.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of bus as required by department regulations.
• Fuels the assigned bus as needed.
• Delivers bus to fleet maintenance shop as directed by pre-arranged monthly schedule.
• Submits all reports in a timely manner as required by the Department of Transportation.
• Attends all bus driver safety meetings and bus driver training sessions.
• Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia and in accordance with the policies prescribed by the Crisp County School District under all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow and ice.
• Abides by procedures and policies regarding the safe and orderly operation of the bus including pickup and drop off procedures and loading and unloading procedures.
• Maintains a clean bus (inside and out) as prescribed by local system transportation policies.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Reports delays or accidents to the transportation supervisor in a timely manner.

Student Discipline and Safety

• Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to appropriate administrator.
• Ensures that transported students observe all regulations prescribed by law and by State and local Boards.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school system and administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.
• Permits students to leave the bus only at a regular stop except upon written request of parents and approval of the principal or at the direction of the principal.
• Instructs students on safe riding practices, emergency evacuation and other regulations.
• Enhances the climate of the bus shop and the morale of colleagues.