What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver- Dalton Public Schools position at Maintenance & Operations?
School Bus Driver (5 hours per day, 176 days)
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Job Purpose:
Dalton Public Schools bus drivers transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and ensures the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
- May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
- Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
- Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
- Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
- Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries
- Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
- Additional duties as assigned
Training and Education:
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED
- Candidates must have or be able to obtain a CDL Class B license with passenger and school bus endorsement. Dalton Public Schools will provide training
Reports to:
Director of Transportation
This position is for a minimum of 5 hours per day and follows the student calendar. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Salary : $19 - $24