Bus Driver Full Time / Part Time

Georgetown County School District • Georgetown, SC

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About The Position

To enable the Transportation Department to continue providing safe and uninterrupted transportation for our students to school, back home, and on extracurricular trips, as to enable each child the opportunity to pursue an education.

Requirements

• Please attach a copy of your driver's license to the application
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Please attach a copy to the application
• At least 18 years of age
• Must hold a valid South Carolina driver’s license with 3 years of driving experience
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License - CDL (Class B with P & S endorsements)
• Must be able to obtain a South Carolina School Bus Certificate
• Able to pass a DOT physical, Drug Screen, Physical Performance Test (PPT), and the background qualifications process
• All other requirements as set forth by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Must possess skills in preparing route descriptions and read and produce route maps.

Nice To Haves

• Prior job experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as District Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Reports to the building administration, routing coordinator, or school designee upon arrival at the school building
• Reviews with the school administrative, routing coordinator, or school designee, the day’s job assignments and/or locations
• Consults with local routing coordinator as to suggested improvements that will result in safer and more economical bus operation, and gives assistance in planning bus routes and schedules, if requested
• Supervises bus monitor on school bus and reports any issues to the routing coordinator
• Provides written reports of road hazards or unsafe passenger stops on assigned routes
• Assigns students to seats and maintains an up-to-date rosters and seating charts on the school bus
• Implements all safety procedures and protocols set forth by the District
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled
• Uses all safety materials and equipment as provided
• Follows all state and local laws, regulations and school district policies
• Follows all regulations governing the operation of all school buses
• Assists new bus drivers in learning the rules and regulations that govern school bus operation, and assists new drivers in making reports
• Supervisor(s) may assign other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED