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    Bus Driver - Augusta, United States - Richmond County School System

    Richmond County School System
    Richmond County School System Augusta, United States

    1 week ago

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    RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS)

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    OFFICIAL TITLE: School Bus Driver: Driver

    SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Transportation

    SALARY RANGE: In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work Year - 10 Months

    Hours vary. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. Extended hours beyond the regular school day may be occasionally required.

    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.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)

    1. Successfully complete school bus driver training program and courses as prescribed by the state
    and local boards of education.(*)
    1. Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner. (*)
    2. Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus and its special equipment. (*)
    3. Maintain orderly conduct of student passengers. (*) Report unsafe acts or conditions.
    4. 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. (*)
    1. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system. (*)
    2. Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff and public.
    3. Complete legible, accurate and required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.
    4. Provide maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading. (*)
    5. May transport students on field trips and outings.
    6. 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.
    1. 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. (*)
    1. Perform other duties as directed by the local school system.
    2. Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel.
    3. Report any hazards along the existing route to the appropriate school official.
    Transportation Department School Bus Driver
    1. 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.). (*)
    1. Takes precautions to avoid accidents.
    2. Loads and discharges students only at proper bus stops. (*)
    3. Works with principals in dealing with discipline problems on the school bus.
    4. Assists students who become ill: cleans up as required.
    5. Reports all accidents immediately to the local police and Transportation Office.
    6. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of bus. Checks gas, oil, and water daily. Responsible for
    appearance of assigned vehicle and for reporting mechanical defects upon detection to repair shop. (*)
    1. Keeps records of operation of bus and submits required reports: compiles and submits accident
    report information and reports prolonged traffic delays.
    1. Attends local safety meetings as held by the State Department or local Transportation Department.
    2. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not,
    as are assigned or required by such employee's supervisor, other appropriate school personnel,

    law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to

    the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

    KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

    Have the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position. Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and the precautions to avoid traffic accidents. Knowledge of the local street and road system. Working mechanical knowledge of school bus in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspection of equipment as required by state commercial driver's license requirements, or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge. Ability to operate a school bus in the safe and efficient transportation of children. Ability to read and write, communicate orally, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, maintain effective control over groups of children, and work harmoniously with children and others. Ability to read and follow a road map. Ability to drive any size or type school bus in the fleet.

    EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum of two years driving experience with an acceptable record (does not have to be a school bus). No addiction to the use of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs. Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. Mental and emotional stability, which ensures the normal driving competency and efficiency. Appearance and personality. Good moral character.

    CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

    Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License in either Class A or B with the proper P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements. Must pass a training program as prescribed by the Georgia Department of Education. Must pass a physical examination by a licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy prior to the date of employment in accordance with the approved examination (DE Form 0514) prescribed by the State Board of Education

    Transportation Department School Bus Driver

    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 work day.

    EVALUATION:

    Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on evaluation of personnel.

    Date Established:

    Date(s) Revised: Title only - July 2010

    This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

    * Essential job duties -the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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