Bus Driver (South Fulton) Bus Driver (South Fulton)

Fulton Schools

13d

About The Position

SummaryOperates 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 systemEssential 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

Requirements

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
Minimum of 2 years driving experience required
Exemplary driving record classified as no more than 2 moving violations in current 7 year driving history
Excellent driving record
Must be dependable
Good communication skills both written and verbal

Responsibilities

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