Bus Driver (Full or Part time)

 
Pickens County Board of Education
Job Descriptions
 
BUS DRIVER
TITLE/POSITION
 
RETIREMENT:                        N/A
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     AS NEEDED
 
REPORTS TO:                          Transportation Director
 
QUALIFICATIONS:                    1.      Valid Georgia Class B CDL driver’s license with S&P
                                                               endorsements.
                                                      2.      Able to safely lift 75 pounds.
 
EVALUATION:                          Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on evaluation.                                 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Provide safe and proper transportation for eligible students assigned by the Department of Transportation.
• Properly conduct pre/post-trip inspections.
• Properly use appropriate lights and/or warning signals.
• Follow proper procedures for loading, unloading, crossing highways, securing staff and assuring all students are safely away from the bus before continuing on route.
• Properly maneuver bus including backing and using mirrors.
• Able to operate air or manual doors.
• Use two-way radio efficiently, following proper etiquette.
• Accurately follow assigned route and time schedule assigned by the Transportation Department.
• Assist in safety training for all students on assigned route.
• Transport bus for established maintenance schedule.
• Properly greet students.
• Demonstrate proper use of seat belts.
• Maintain proper speed limits, and obey all posted signs.
• Properly follow procedures at R/R crossings
• Maintain control of student behavior.
• Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in a professional manner.
• Dress neat and appropriately according to policy.
• Medical requirements to qualify for bus driver including successful completion of a physical.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the job, use of good mature judgment and enthusiasm about job.
• Demonstrate proper care of the bus, including cleanliness, checking fluid levels, etc.
• Communicate and establish positive relationship with students, parents, and school administrator.
• Provide all route information, accident reports and other information to the Transportation Department.
• Keep all students and route information organized and updated on bus.
• Attend all in-service safety meetings as required.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credentials as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
• Review current development, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well, as school board policies.
• Submit to random drug screening as requested.
• Perform other duties as required.