MPCS CDL School Bus Driver

Description

Job description: This position is responsible for driving school owned or rented vehicles for the school

Type: Independent Contractor

Title: CDL School Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator

Hours: Varies (part-time)/ non-exempt

Hourly Wage: $20.00 per hour

• Certification/ License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Must pass background check including motor vehicle background check and drug test
• Physical ability to lift, bend and sit for prolonged periods of time. Upper body mobility and the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Shows support and high esteem for MPCS;
• Models Christian behavior at all times;
• Ministers to students compassionately and sincerely so they can continue to grow in their faith;
• Accepts the work of MPCS as a personal calling and ministry ;
• Prompt and regular attendance;
• Maintains contact with Transportation Coordinator if absent;
• Performs pre-trip inspection of bus as required, also performs post-trip inspection to confirm no students were left on the bus;
• Fuels assigned bus as needed;
• Helps to deliver and pick up bus at mechanic as needed;
• Submits all reports and time sheets in a timely manner;
• Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia;
• Ability to drive vehicle in all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to, sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow, and ice;
• Operates school bus without receiving a traffic violation or warning citation from state or local law enforcement;
• Operates school bus without any preventable accidents;
• Maintains external and internal cleanliness of bus for safe and comfortable operation;
• Reports delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Transportation Coordinator;
• Maintains cordial relations with parents, administrators, other employees, and the general public;
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to Transportation Coordinator;
• Presents professional appearance;
• Has the ability to drive any make and model bus in transportation fleet; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned by Transportation Coordinator.