School Bus Driver, Substitute Bus Driver Position Available In Fayette, Georgia

FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Bus Driver/ Substitute Bus Driver Position Description The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

WORK LOCATION

Transportation Department

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

SALARY SCHEDULE

Classified Salary Schedule

PAY GRADE

School Bus Driver – BUSD Substitute Bus Driver – Salary based on Fayette County Public School System hourly pay rates for non-benefited positions

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR

180 days 4.5 Hr/Day

APPROVED

(Board): November 2004

REVISED:

September 2023; September 2022; December 2021; June 2019; February 2018; September 2007

SUMMARY:

Transports students to and from assigned locations; controls passenger behavior and maintains safe operation of the assigned bus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance 2.Operate and maintain vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the Fayette County School System’s Transportation Handbook 3.Successfully complete all school bus driver training programs required by the department 4.Drive routes as assigned and drive additional routes as required 5.Observe department procedures in the event of an accident 6.Inspect vehicle both pre and post trips 7.Follow proper safety procedures for passenger loading and unloading 8.Remain abreast of emergency evacuation procedures and conduct emergency evacuation drills 9.Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness and neatness of the bus 10.Observe all service and fueling schedules as established by the department 11.Ensure that students demonstrate appropriate behavior while embarking, riding and disembarking the school bus 12.Work with supervisor to maintain accurate and current route directions for retention on the bus and in the Transportation Department office 13.Attend all required meetings, conferences and professional learning sessions 14.Promote positive public relations 15.Communicate and work effectively with students, parents and school system personnel 16.Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hold CDL License with P&S endorsements, training is provided Minimum of five years of driving experience Excellent communication skills, written and oral Ability to work in an environment with unexpected changes and frequent distractions Ability to make professional decisions 2022

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift and/or exert up to 50 pounds of force; extend hands and arms in any direction; push and pull objects; bend and stoop; execute substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers; use of all senses; tolerate a work environment which includes extreme temperatures and prolonged periods of sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination and subsequent annual physical examinations each year thereafter Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to employment and random drug testing thereafter

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a school bus driver High School diploma or state approved high school equivalent

REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. Employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees. School Bus Driver/Sub Driver