School Bus Relief Driver; SUB

Job Title

School Bus Relief Driver (SUB5)

In the absence of the regular school bus driver, transports students to and from the assigned education center, controls passenger behavior, and maintains safe operation of the assigned bus on an as needed basis.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; work hours are a split shift and may vary during the school year.
• Contacts dispatch during the timeframe published in the Driver’s Handbook to report same day absences.
• Drives designated route according to stop schedule and transports 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 time sheets in a timely manner as required by Transportation Department.
• Attends all bus driver safety meetings and training sessions.
• Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia and under all weather conditions.
• Operates bus without receiving a traffic violation or warning citation from state or local law enforcement.
• Operates the bus without any Level 2 accident 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 or accidents 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 the appropriate administrator.
• Establishes, maintains, and utilizes seating assignment as required.
• Collects, maintains, and periodically updates emergency information and is aware of students’ medical needs as 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.
• Performs necessary tie‑downs for wheelchairs and seat security devices for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

• High School Education or GED preferred.
• Valid Georgia Commercial Driver License with an S and P and air brake endorsement (must be at least 21 years of age to obtain license). No CDL required to apply for position.
• Valid Class A, B, or C Driver’s License; must have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years prior to application date.
• Must obtain a permit for a Commercial Driver’s License before entering Bus Driver Training Program.
• Must successfully complete the Bus Driver Training Program provided by Cobb County Transportation Department.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, sit for prolonged periods; ability to lift equipment or students weighing up to 40 pounds. Pre‑employment and annual physical examination required.
• Written and oral communication skills.