What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Griffin-Spalding County School System?
**JOB SUMMARY**
This transports students and other authorized persons on: daily planned general education bus routes, daily planned special education bus routes, vocational and career based programs and extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
No supervisory responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Driver Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
Griffin-Spalding County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations
This transports students and other authorized persons on: daily planned general education bus routes, daily planned special education bus routes, vocational and career based programs and extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
- Operates multiple models of school buses in a safe and efficient manner
- Reports defective school bus equipment and accessories
- Performs required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment
- Cleans and services the school bus to include interior cleaning and exterior bus washing, installation of fuel, oil and other fluids as directed
- Operates all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus (manual, air controlled and hydraulic)
- Performs basic first aid, as appropriate, which may include CPR
- Works effectively with groups of students of different grade levels, abilities or program placement
- Completes legible and accurate forms, records, reports and other documentation or data logging activities as required by the state or local school district
- Effectively manages student behavior on the bus
- Reports unsafe student behavior or conditions that require the attention of any person other than the driver
- Maintains planned route paths and stop locations
- Reports all unsafe conditions along designated route paths and bus stop locations
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance as physical presence on the job site is required Other duties as defined by the Director of Transportation or their designee
No supervisory responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 21-years old
- Must consent to a seven year MVR review
- Must consent to an annual DOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B GA Commercial Drivers License with a P and S endorsement
- Must successfully complete the GA DOE school bus driver training program and courses as prescribed by the state and local board of education
- Must successfully pass the GA DDS Third Party Exam (Road Test and Vehicle Inspection)
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
- Must pass a DOE physical examination (DE Form 0515)
- Must pass a criminal history background check
- Must obtain a GA DNR UST Class C certification
- Must have the physical ability to drive and perform all duties related to school bus operations
- Possession of Class A or Class B Georgia Commercial Drivers License with a P and S endorsement
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Defensive Driving Certification
- Two (2) years of experience working with school age children
- Must possess both mental and emotional stability, which ensures competency and efficiency when operating the school bus and reacting to potential emergency scenarios
- Must possess a high level of personal accountability
- Must be able to make independent decisions
- Must possess good moral character
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with students, school staff, fellow employees and the general public
- Must maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude in the workplace
- Must be able to follow instructions
- Must be able to follow maps and written logistical instructions
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to be regularly, predictably and reli bly at work
- Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Driver Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
Griffin-Spalding County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations
