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Transportation Third Party Tester

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Job Details

Job : 5927963

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Transportation Third Party Tester

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$19.44 hourly

WORK DAYS:

240

LOCATION:

Transportation Department

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Safety and Training Supervisor

Primary Function: The job of Transportation Third Party Tester is done for the purpose/s of providing training to Muscogee County School District personnel as outlined in the Department of Education Transportation Student and Pupil requirements. This position will act as liaison between Transportation Department employees to include Bus Driver Trainees, Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, Activity Drivers and other personnel to communicate and coordinate information on behalf of the Department of Education and Department of Transportation to ensure the completion of safety requirements dealing with the transport of students.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

High School Diploma or GED required

2. Requirement:

Valid Commercial Driver’s License Required

3. Certifications/Licenses:

Georgia Department of Driver’s License, 3 rd Party Certification REQUIRED. State or National Level Driver Training Certification REQUIRED.

4. Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Written and oral communication;
Problem solving skills; multi-task; familiarity with common terminology relating to transportation related software and processes; two-way radio communication;

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.

Administers annual driver proficiency tests as prescribed by Georgia State Statutes and Rules for the purpose of ensuring drivers are in accordance with state and federal training policies and procedures.

Assess, as needed, bus stop locations for hazardous and unsafe conditions for the purpose of ensuring safety for loading and unloading students.

Assists with planning and participation with in-service meetings, community safety events and the state road testing requirements for the purpose of ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Assists, as needed, with annual bus evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring Department of Transportation guidelines are being met.

Assists, as needed, with phone, radio, camera, and dispatch communications and operations for the purpose of ensuring continued operations.

Maintains ongoing knowledge of all federal, state, local driving and student transportation laws, statutes and rules, as well as school board policies for the purpose of ensuring the district is in compliance.

Maintains and…