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.)*
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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
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- Maintains prompt and regular attendance as physical presence on the job site is required
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- Other duties as defined by the Director of Transportation or their designee
- 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 reliably at work
- Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities