Fulton County Schools
Bus Driver
Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Summary
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 DepartmentConducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipmentMaintains orderly conduct of student passengersReports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driverOperates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of educationProvides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloadingMaintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnelDelivers bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnelConducts emergency evacuation drills as required by local school systemCompletes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed mannerKeeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all timesCommunicates effectively with the school staff and publicAttends all safety meetingsPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administratorRequired Education
None required
Certification/Licensure
Must have a valid CDL B with Passenger, Air Brake and School Bus endorsementsSuccessful completion of pre-employment and random drug testingSuccessful completion of pre-employment physicalAnnual physical examination with result clearanceMust 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
Excellent driving recordMust be dependableGood communication skills both written and verbalWorking Conditions
Extreme weather conditions to include heat, cold, wet and/or humid conditionsExposure to toxic or caustic chemicalsRisk of electrical shockPhysical Demands
Sitting for prolonged period of timeLifting, bending, kneeling, crouching , reachingUpper and lower body mobilityAbility to lift equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds
Posting ID: 28842
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 Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.
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 DepartmentConducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipmentMaintains orderly conduct of student passengersReports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driverOperates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of educationProvides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloadingMaintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnelDelivers bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnelConducts emergency evacuation drills as required by local school systemCompletes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed mannerKeeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all timesCommunicates effectively with the school staff and publicAttends all safety meetingsPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administratorRequired Education
None required
Certification/Licensure
Must have a valid CDL B with Passenger, Air Brake and School Bus endorsementsSuccessful completion of pre-employment and random drug testingSuccessful completion of pre-employment physicalAnnual physical examination with result clearanceMust 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
Excellent driving recordMust be dependableGood communication skills both written and verbalWorking Conditions
Extreme weather conditions to include heat, cold, wet and/or humid conditionsExposure to toxic or caustic chemicalsRisk of electrical shockPhysical Demands
Sitting for prolonged period of timeLifting, bending, kneeling, crouching , reachingUpper and lower body mobilityAbility to lift equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds
Posting ID: 28842
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 Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.