Substitute Bus Driver (TRANS)

Substitute Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 School Year

Drive bus over designated route according to time schedule and transport students safely to and from school or stated location

Comply with local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations

Operate VHS/DVR camera on all school buses

Operate and monitor 2-way radio to communicate with Transportation Department

Maintain orderly conduct of students

Provide maximum safety for passengers while operating the bus and during the loading and unloading of students

Must walk to back of bus after completion of each route to ensure no student is left on bus

Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation system for student comfort

Report any hazardous situations along the route to the appropriate Transportation Department official

Report delays, damage and/or accidents to Transportation Department for immediate repair

Complete student discipline reports as required

Communicate with students, parents, community, and school officials in an appropriate manner

Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required

Conduct daily maintenance check on bus and bring bus to Transportation for scheduled monthly service and inspections

Keep exterior of bus clean

Sweep and clean inside of bus daily

Report mechanical/equipment problems to Fleet Maintenance for repair

Fuel bus as needed, keeping level to at least tank

Attend all Transportation meetings as required

Adhere to all appropriate drug and alcohol tests as required

Turn in all paperwork associated with the job as required

Report the issuance of any traffic citation or loss of CDL immediately to Transportation

Follows all federal, state, and local policies and laws in execution of duties

Maintains prompt and regular attendance

Performs other duties as assigned as related to areas of direct report

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

5 years minimum driving experience

Possess Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Drivers' License with appropriate endorsements

Pass annual physical examination required by the State of Georgia Board of Education, including a pre-employment drug test

Must have acceptable criminal background and fingerprint check

Driving record must not contain any citations for driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol

Ability to work well with students, parents, and school staff

Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations (as needed) in vision and communication

Ability to work without constant direction

Adheres to legal statutes, organizational rules, and community standards

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop and/or kneel

Must be able to push, pull, and/or reach overhead

Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds

It is the policy of the Bartow County School System, consistent with its obligations under state and federal law to establish and maintain drug-free schools and workplaces, to require applicants for covered positions to consent to a pre-employment, post-offer, drug test.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.