Substitute School Bus Driver - On Call

Position: Substitute School Bus Driver On Call
Supervisor: School Operations Director
Work Site: The Main Street Academy; College Park GA
Work Hours: On-Call Shift
Compensation: $28/ hourly

Position Purpose

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking reliable experienced and safety-conscious Substitute School Bus Drivers to provide student transportation on an as-needed basis. This position supports daily transportation operations by covering scheduled and unscheduled driver absences.

Candidates must possess all required licensing endorsements and current medical certifications at the time of application

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required college degree preferred.

Certification / Licensure

• Valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or higher.
• Current Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Current valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (DOT Physical).
• Meet applicable Georgia Department of Education school bus driver medical examination and training requirements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks and drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to safely operate a school bus and manage student behavior.
• Dependable transportation punctuality and flexibility to accept assignments on short notice.
• Applicants must already possess the required CDL endorsements and current medical certification to be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and school-sponsored activities.
• Follow established bus routes schedules and designated stops.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for students.
• Follow all applicable transportation laws safety regulations and school policies.
• Report accidents safety concerns mechanical issues and student conduct incidents promptly.
• Maintain required transportation documentation and communicate professionally with school personnel.
• Accept assignments based on availability and school transportation needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate a school bus in accordance with federal state and local transportation laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of school bus safety procedures traffic laws and emergency evacuation protocols.
• Ability to maintain a safe orderly and respectful environment while transporting students.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate transportation records and inspection reports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school administrators transportation personnel students parents and diverse groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in emergency or critical situations.
• Ability to accurately follow assigned routes schedules and written and verbal instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability punctuality and flexibility in accepting on-call assignments including short-notice requests.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a school bus in accordance with federal state and local transportation laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of school bus safety procedures traffic laws and emergency evacuation protocols.
• Ability to maintain a safe orderly and respectful environment while transporting students.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate transportation records and inspection reports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school administrators transportation personnel students parents and diverse groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in emergency or critical situations.
• Ability to accurately follow assigned routes schedules and written and verbal instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability punctuality and flexibility in accepting on-call assignments including short-notice requests.

This is an on-call position with no guaranteed minimum hours. Assignments may include morning routes afternoon routes field trips or other transportation needs. Advance notice of assignments may vary.

Disclaimer

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of TMSA Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race color religion creed national origin alienage and citizen status age marital status disability prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law) sexual orientation gender (sex) and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment including sexual harassment or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

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