School Bus Driver

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Position Title:

School Bus Driver
Job Code: 461
Division:
Operational Support
Salary

Schedule:

Transportation
Department:
Transportation
Work Days: 181

Reports To:

Field Coordinator
Pay Grade: NE01
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency:
Bi-Weekly
Primary Function:
Transports students to and from assigned education center; controls passenger behavior and maintains safe operation of the assigned bus.

• Educational Level: High School Education or GED preferred
• Certification/License:
  Valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License with S and P and air brake endorsements required to drive a school bus. No CDL required to apply for position. Valid Class A, B or C Driver's License needed in order to apply for position; required to have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of three years prior to application date; must be able to obtain PERMIT for Commercial Driver's License before entering Bus Driver Training Program.
• Experience:
  
  Must successfully complete Bus Driver Training Program provided by Cobb County Transportation Department; must successfully complete a 20-day Probationary Period with an evaluation for continued employment.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Lifting, bending, sitting for prolonged periods, upper body mobility, ability to lift equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds; pre‑employment and annual physical examination required.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication, and use of electronic payroll devices.
• Note:
  
  The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; work hours are a split shift and may vary during the school year.
• Contacts dispatch during timeframe published in the Driver's Handbook to report same day absences.
• Drives designated route according to stop schedule and transport students to and from school.
• Performs pre‑trip inspection of bus as required by department regulations and post‑trip inspection for children who may be left on bus.
• Fuels assigned bus as needed and records data in auto‑fueling system.
• Delivers bus to Fleet Maintenance shop as directed by pre‑arranged monthly schedule as needed.
• Submits all reports and timesheets in a timely manner as required by Transportation department.
• Attends required training meetings, Orientation, State Safety meetings, and all other meetings as requested.
• Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia and the policies prescribed by the Cobb County School District under all types of weather conditions.
• Operates the bus without receiving a traffic violation or warning citation from state or local law enforcement.
• Operates the bus without any preventable accidents as determined by Risk Management during the evaluation period.
• Maintains external and internal cleanliness of bus as required for safe comfortable operation.
• Monitors/operates communication devices for essential and emergency transmissions only.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Reports delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Transportation Department.
• Maintains cordial relations with parents, administrators, other employees, and the general public.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to appropriate administrator using Safe Rider Program.
• Establishes, maintains, and utilizes seating assignment as required.
• Collects, maintains, and periodically updates emergency information and is aware of students' medical needs reported by parents/guardian.
• Presents professional appearance.
• Has ability to drive any make and model bus in the transportation fleet.
• Special Education Lift Bus Only:
  Operates wheelchair lift and secures door on lift during transport.
• Special Education Lift Bus Only:
  Performs necessary tie‑downs for wheelchairs and seat security devices for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education