Transportation - Bus Driver

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 considered.

• Salary Range: Hourly rate $20.49 - $23.09 (Grade B45) (placement on salary schedule based on years of allowed related experience). The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee's tenure. For External Candidates, the top salary is not a potential starting salary.
• Excellent benefits package: includes health insurance; dental and life insurance; employee assistance program; personal and sick leave; membership in the Public Schools Employee Retirement System (PSERS).

Bibb County School District