Transportation - Bus Driver

Transportation
- Bus Driver

Bibb County Public Schools TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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This job is also posted in Bibb County School District

Job : 5934930

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The Bibb County School District is now accepting applications for the position of Bus Driver.

Summary Description of Classification:Under general supervision, controls the operation of a school bus. Employees in this class are responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in the safe and efficient operation of a school bus.

• Operates a school bus in transporting children to and from schools; may transport students on field trips and outings.
• May transport wheelchair bound students; assists such students in boarding bus; lifts and places wheelchairs in bus in secure position; transports students' medical apparatus.
• Operates vehicle in compliance with state and county laws and departmental regulations.
• Takes precautions to avoid accidents.
• Maintains order among students aboard school bus and reports cases of misbehavior to school officials.
• Assists students who become ill; cleans up as required.
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections of bus. Checks gas, oil, and water daily. Responsible for appearance of assigned vehicle and for reporting mechanical defects upon detection to repair shop.
• Keeps records of operation of bus and submits required reports; compiles and submits accident report information and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Performs related work as required.
• Attendance and punctuality is an essential function of the position.

• High School Diploma or State Approved High School Equivalency.
• Five years experience as a motor vehicle operator, during which time a valid driving license was held.
• Satisfactory completion of a prescribed pre-service instructional program within a reasonable period of time.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

• Operates a school bus in transporting children to and from schools; may transport students on field trips and outings.
• May transport wheelchair bound students; assists such students in boarding bus; lifts and places wheelchairs in bus in secure position; transports students' medical apparatus.
• Operates vehicle in compliance with state and county laws and departmental regulations.
• Takes precautions to avoid accidents.
• Maintains order among students aboard school bus and reports cases of misbehavior to school officials.
• Assists students who become ill; cleans up as required.
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections of bus. Checks gas, oil, and water daily. Responsible for appearance of assigned vehicle and for reporting mechanical defects upon detection to repair shop.
• Keeps records of operation of bus and submits required reports; compiles and submits accident report information and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Performs related work as required.
• Attendance and punctuality is an essential function of the position.

• Five years’ experience as a motor vehicle operator, during which time a valid driving license was held.
• Satisfactory completion of a prescribed pre-service instruction program within a reasonable period of time.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be…