SY26-27 School Bus Driver Trainer-219

Savannah Chatham County Public School System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Transportation in Savannah, GA seeks a School Bus Driver Trainer-219 to provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new and current drivers. May be required to drive on a regular route when needed.

Reports to Safety/Training Supervisor. Salary schedule 108; work days 219; starting date to be determined. This full-time role includes duties to train drivers, track training, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma from GaDOE-approved institution with bus driver experience.
• Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement.
• 1–3 years of experience as a school bus driver.
• Proficient knowledge of bus handling and safety techniques.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and local street networks.
• Ability to read, write, and complete forms and reports.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and school officials.
• Computer literacy with Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behind-the-wheel training of new bus drivers.
• Call drivers via two-way radio to provide names of new students or address changes.
• Receive and file mileage reports from bus drivers.
• Perform general office duties and drive a bus in the absence of regular drivers.
• Track attendees and maintain training records.
• Coordinate and schedule driver training dates and times.
• Complete daily and monthly operations reports.
• Complete bus incident reports as necessary.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the organization.

Skills

Bus driver experience

CDL with school bus endorsement

Instructor/Trainer certification

Word

Excel

Training others

Reading/writing forms

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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SY26-27 School Bus Driver Trainer-219

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950841
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Positions assigned to this job class provide classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new school bus drivers or re-training of current drivers. May be required to drive a school bus on a regular route when needed.

REPORTS TO: Safety/Training Supervisor

SALARY SCHEDULE: 108

WORK DAYS: 219

REQUIREMENTS

• Education Level:
  • A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required with experience as a bus driver
  • CDL License
• Preferred: Extensive knowledge of Chatham County school locations and street network
• Experience, Skill, and Certification:
  • 1-3 years of experience as a school bus driver
  • Proficient knowledge of bus handling and safety techniques.
  • Proficient knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules, regulations, and of local street and road systems
  • Some knowledge of basic first aid
  • Ability to safely drive a school bus, to train others in safe efficient driving, and to assess performance
  • Ability to read, write, and complete forms and reports
  • Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school officials, and trainees
  • Ability and willingness to assist physically, intellectually, and emotionally challenged students in being transported to and from school
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Word & Excel
  • Must possess a Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement
  • Possess Georgia State certification as school bus Instructor/Trainer
• Duties and Responsibilities:
  • As driver/trainer, conducts behind-the-wheel training of new bus drivers; calls drivers via two-way radio to provide names of new students and/or address changes; receives and files mileage reports from bus drivers; performs general office duties such as answering telephones, completing and/or filing reports; and drives a bus in the absence of regular bus drivers.
  • As required or assigned, performs duties as a school bus driver.
  • Tracks attendees and maintains training records.
  • Coordinates and schedules driver training dates/times.
  • Completes daily and monthly operations reports indicating times, mileage, and routes.
  • Completes bus incident reports as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be 219 days.NON-EXEMPT (Grade 108)

09-2024

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

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OFFICEEmployees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

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[ ] Heavy lifting of up to ______ pounds

[ ] Frequent climbing up to _______ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[ ] Other:_

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $28.02 to $48.62 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• THR, Office of Talent and Human Resources
• 507 S Coastal Hwy
• Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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