School Bus Driver – Richmond County School System

　　Remember that bus driver who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn! Bus driving is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves.

　　SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

　　Operate school buses under all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow, and ice. Transport students and other authorized persons on "to and from" school routes in regular, special education, vocational, or extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system. Employees in this class are responsible for following various assigned routes and schedules in the safe and efficient operation of a school bus.

　　Requirements:

　　Minimum of two years of driving experience with an acceptable record. (does not have to be a school bus)

　　Successfully completing a pre-employment drug test

　　21 years of age or older

　　Initial and annual physical exam

　　Commercial Driver’s license in either Class A or B with the proper P

　　Pass Training program by the Georgia Department of Education

　　PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)

　　Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner. (*)

　　Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus and its special equipment. (*)

　　Maintain orderly conduct of student passengers. (*) Report unsafe acts or conditions.

　　Operate the school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the state and local boards of education. (*)

　　Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system. (*)

　　Complete legible, accurate and required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.

　　Provide maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading. (*)

　　May be assigned to transport wheelchair-bound students. Driver will assist such students in

　　boarding the bus, work lift equipment and secure the wheelchair for transport as per current safety procedures.

　　Clean and service the school bus which includes sweeping, washing, fueling, checking oil and

　　coolant levels, etc., to the extent prescribed by the local school system. Report needed repairs. (*)

　　Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel.

　　Operates assigned school bus in compliance with state and county laws, School Board policy and Department of Education regulations (Speed, stopping at RR crossing, pre-trip inspection, use of lights, use of seat belt etc.). (*)

　　Reports all accidents immediately to the local police and Transportation Office

　　Keeps records of operation of bus and submits required reports: compiles and submits accident report information and reports prolonged traffic delays.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　Ability to meet prescribed pre-employment and annual physical examination requirements. Ability to complete pre- and post-trip bus inspections. Some lifting may be required. Must be physically able to enter and leave a school bus frequently and quickly and must be able to traverse the aisles of a moving bus as needed to adequately perform required duties. Stooping, bending, and lifting is required.

　　*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: *

　　Lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing, meets all qualifications as outlined by State law (i.e. physical exam, drug screening, criminal background check, etc . . .). The minimum age to qualify as a school bus driver is twenty-one (21) years of age. Frequent overtime or night work may be required, often on an unscheduled basis. Should be able to work activity trips outside the regularly scheduled workday.

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　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.