Bus Driver Job Cordele area,Georgia USA,Transportation

Position: Bus Driver (Full Time 20hrs/week)

Date Posted: 8/1/2025

Position Title

Bus Driver (Full Time, 20hrs/week) –

Location

Transportation Office

Reports To

Transportation Supervisor

Primary Function

Provides for the safe operation of the assigned bus and control of the passengers while transporting to and from their assigned education center or school-related function.

Requirements

Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED.
Certification/Licensing: CDL driver's license.
Proficiency

Skills:

Written and oral communication skills, supervisory skills, ability to deal with multiple tasks, interpersonal skills.
Personal

Skills:

Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical stamina.
Salary:
Starting $23.45/hr, maximum $26.70/hr.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.

Demonstrates appropriate verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.

Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues and exhibits fundamentals of good public/customer service.

Complies with system Cultural Diversity Guidelines in dealing with students, parents, coworkers, and the public.

Complies with school, system, state, and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.

Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.

Participates in appropriate training, workshops, and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.

Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.

Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive, and hard-working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls to a minimum during work hours.

Drives bus over designated route according to time schedule when transporting students to and from school.

Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of bus as required by department regulations.

Fuels the assigned bus as needed.

Delivers bus to fleet maintenance shop as directed by pre-arranged monthly schedule.

Submits all reports in a timely manner as required by the Department of Transportation.

Attends all bus driver safety meetings and bus driver training sessions.

Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia and in accordance with policies prescribed by the Crisp County School District under all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow, and ice.

Abides by procedures and policies regarding the safe and orderly operation of the bus including pickup and drop off procedures and loading and unloading procedures.

Maintains a clean bus (inside and out) as prescribed by local system transportation policies.

Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.

Reports delays or accidents to the transportation supervisor in a timely manner.

Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to appropriate administrator.

Ensures that transported students observe all regulations prescribed by law and by State and local Boards.

Demonstrates loyalty to the school system and administration.

Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

Permits students to leave the bus only at a regular stop except upon written request of parents and approval of the principal or at the direction of the principal.

Instructs students on safe riding practices, emergency evacuation, and other regulations.

Enhances the climate of the bus shop and the morale of colleagues.

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