Bus Driver - South County

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-20
Closes: 06/28/2013
Transportation South
 

Description:

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

 
 Job Summary:
  • 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

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing;
  • Successful completion of annual physical examination prior to employment;
  • Must successfully complete Bus Driver Training Program provided by Fulton County Schools Transportation Department
  • Excellent driving record
  • Must be dependable
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years driving experience required


Salary Information:  
Salary Range
  • $13,220.00 - $16,039.00

Step placement credit may be granted for up to a maximum of 7 years (Step 8) of prior verifiable experience. Salary placement with Fulton County Schools is non-negotiable. Actual salary placement will be based on Fulton County Board of Education experience calculations from the Non-Teaching Salary Schedule A-182, Professional Scale, Step 1 - Step 8

 

Complete Application:
  • Application (must include eReferences with e-mail addresses - professional reference refers to a direct supervisor with whom you were previously employed)
  • 7-year MVR
  • Resume

NOTE: Resume and MVR should be uploaded to your application
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.  If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Ron Wade, 786 Cleveland Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30315, or phone 404-763-4585.  TTY 1-800-255-0135.


 

Fulton County Schools


786 Cleveland Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
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