Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Transportation or Designee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Objectives: Successfully transport students to and from school and other school related events

Essential Job Functions:

• Safely transport students in order to support student learning.
• Work with school administration on discipline issues concerning students while being transported.
• Ensure students take their belongings when departing bus.
• Support school personnel by providing appropriate accommodations for all students.
• Communicate as needed with parents and school officials.
• Collect, maintain, and periodically update emergency information and is aware of students' medical needs, as reported by parent/guardian, school nurse, or school administrator.
• Report vehicles not meeting specified requirements to the Transportation Department.
• Perform pre-trip inspection, as required by DOT regulations.
• Perform post-trip inspection for students and belongings left on bus.
• Report in writing needed repairs to the Transportation Department.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Clean assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation.
• Accurately follow route and time schedule assigned by the Transportation Department.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the Department of Education.
• Pick up and discharge students only at authorized bus stops.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain sufficient fuel level to complete assignments and safely operate a fuel dispenser.
• Make arrangements for the assigned bus to be properly serviced and inspected per state regulations.
• Exercise responsible leadership when driving a school bus.
• Notify appropriate personnel of absences as directed in the Transportation Handbook.
• Maintain/Operate communication devices for essential & emergency transmissions only.
• Know, and abide by, all board of education policies concerning school transportation (available in Carroll County Schools Transportation Department Driver Handbook).
• Attend all mandated meetings.
• Be available for parent conferences on an as needed basis.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Other Expectations:

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance/timelines.
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students.
• Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents, and Transportation support staff.
• Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with students, peers, administration, parents, and transportation support staff and adhere to department and school system Employee Handbook.
• Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Must be willing to drive any make and model bus in Transportation fleet.

Job Standards:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification/License Required: Must hold valid CDL B with Passenger, Air Brake, and School Bus Endorsements; Must possess a MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) that meets guidelines set forth in policy.
• Experience: Two years working with children preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, &Abilities: Good communication skills, Ability to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately, Ability to work well with others, Ability to keep emotions under control, Contribute to a positive team spirit, Ability to use two-way radio for communication, Ability to use a variety of health/medical devices to assist Students with Disabilities.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift equipment and/or student weighing 50 pounds minimum. Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities: lifting, bending, standing, climbing steps. Ability to operate mechanical devices which aid the loading and unloading of students.
• Other: Must pass Background Check; Must pass initial and annual physical examination, which includes Drug & Alcohol Testing; Must successfully complete Bus Driver Training Program provided by Carroll County Schools' Transportation Department.

Job Location: Transportation Department/School Bus