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Bus Driver

Employer
Thomasville City Schools
Location
Thomasville, GA, US
Salary
Based on verified experience / Per Year

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Job Category
Support Staff, Transportation
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Job Details

Position: Bus Driver
Location: Transportation
Terms of employment: Full-time, 180 days
FLSA: Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Transportation

Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Experience: Two years experience as a substitute school bus driver or bus driver
  • Certification/License Required: Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license or CDL
  • Physical Activities: Routine Physical Activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and Oral Communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management.
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Performance Reponsibilites:
  • Exercise maximum regard for the safety and welfare of all transported students while operating a school bus.
  • Work closely with Transportation and the school principals regarding hazards encountered on bus routes.
  • Conduct thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and its special equipment to ensure operating properly.
  • Inform Transportation regarding any suggested changes in route schedules or bus loads.
  • Assist other school bus drivers with their routes in cases of emergencies.
  • Obey all traffic laws.
  • Posess the physical and mental capability of operating all school buses assigned to Transportation.
  • Keep assigned bus clean and sanitary at all times.
  • Comply with Georgia Department of Education School Board Regulations and School Board policies pertaining to school bus driver certification and responsibility.
  • Attends all bus driver safety meetings and bus driver training sessions.
  • Submit to Drug and/or Alcohol testing when required by School Board ,State and/or Federal policy.
  • Communicate effectively with the school,staff and the public.
  • Inspect the school bus at the end of each run to ensure that no student is left on the bus.
  • Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of Georgia and in accordance with policies prescribed in the Thomasville City School District under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to sun, fog, rain, sleet, hail, snow and ice.
  • Abides by procedures and policies regarding the safe and orderly operation of the bus including pick up and drop off procedures and loading and unloading procedures.
  • Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.
  • Reports delays or accidents to the Transportation Coordinator in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator or Designee.
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    Company

    Thomasville is located in Southwest Georgia, just north of Tallahassee, Florida.  Known as the City of Roses, Thomasville offers many historic homes and museums, and is home to The Big Oak, one of the oldest live oak trees in the country, dating back to circa 1680.

    Thomasville City Schools was chartered in 1900 as an Independent Public School System by the City of Thomasville. The Thomasville City School System and the citizens in the City of Thomasville have focused for over 100 years on the investment of its resources to create students who develop into community and world-class leaders. Thomasville City Schools has ranked #1 in SAT Scores out of 38 counties in the Southwest Georgia region for four out of the past five years.

    Approximately 2800 students are currently enrolled in five schools within the district. The district is comprised of three PreK-5 elementary buildings, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school. The Scholars Academy for grades 6-12 operates as a school-within-a-school program and is housed on the middle school campus.

    Vision: The Thomasville City Schools will unite to maximize the individual potential of all students for success in learning, leadership and life.

    Mission: The Thomasville City Schools inspires the best problem solvers, innovators, life-long learners, and productive citizens of our communities.

    For more information on available positions please visit: https://tcitys.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

    Company info
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    Telephone
    229-225-2600
    Location
    404 North Broad Street, Floor 3
     Thomasville
    Georgia
    31792
    US
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