Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Operates school buses safely under all types of weather conditions; Transports students and other authorized persons to and from school on regular, special education, and Magnet routes; Makes extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system

Essential Duties

• Operates the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner on a route prescribed by the Transportation Department
• Conducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipment
• Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers
• Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver
• Operates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of education
• Provides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading
• Maintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel
• Delivers bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnel
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by local school system
• Completes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner
• Keeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all times
• Communicates effectively with the school staff and public
• Attends all safety meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

None required

Certification / Licensure

Must have a valid CDL B with Passenger, Air Brake and School Bus endorsements

Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing

Successful completion of pre-employment physical

Annual physical examination with result clearance

Must successfully complete abbreviated Bus Driver Training Program provided by Fulton County Schools Transportation Department

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years driving experience required; Exemplary driving record classified as no more than 2 moving violations in current 7 year driving history

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands