Bus Driver (North Fulton)

Summary

Operates school buses safely under all types of weather conditions; Transports students and other authorized persons to and from school on regular, special education, and Magnet routes; Makes extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system

Essential Duties

• Operates the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner on a route prescribed by the Transportation Department
• Conducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipment
• Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers
• Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver
• Operates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of education
• Provides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading
• Maintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel
• Delivers bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnel
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by local school system
• Completes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner
• Keeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all times
• Communicates effectively with the school staff and public
• Attends all safety meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

None required

Certification/Licensure

Must have a valid CDL B with Passenger, Air Brake and School Bus endorsements
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing
Successful completion of pre-employment physical
Annual physical examination with result clearance
Must successfully complete abbreviated Bus Driver Training Program provided by Fulton County Schools Transportation Department

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years driving experience required; Exemplary driving record classified as no more than 2 moving violations in current 7 year driving history

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent driving record
• Must be dependable
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Extreme weather conditions to include heat, cold, wet and/or humid conditions
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock

Physical Demands

• Sitting for prolonged period of time
• Lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching , reaching
• Upper and lower body mobility
• Ability to lift equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds

Posting ID: 33414


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Bus Driver (North Fulton)

Req ID: Fulton County Schools