Part time Hourly Bus Driver

Part Time Hourly Bus Driver

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) - Georgia School for the Deaf is recruiting for two experienced part time hourly bus drivers. Under general supervision, the job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies
• Enforce normal school system and/or state regulations while transporting groups
• Responsible for meeting state driver licensure requirements and obeys all laws for operation of a school bus
• Provide a means of transportation for students/staff of the Georgia School for the Deaf
• Completes all start up and shut down procedures including set up and break down of stairs/railings/leveling, charging, checking gas, oil, water and fluids levels
• Responsible for reporting mechanical defects upon detection to supervisor
• Demonstrate courteous and respectful behavior with students, staff and the general public
• Clean the bus at the end of each trip, stay with groups on all trips
• Perform pre and post trip safety and maintenance checks
• Advise supervisor of any maintenance or repair needs
• Complete records of all trips and submit them weekly
• Prohibit food and smoking or unsafe conduct on bus
• Stay with groups on all trips

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• At least 3 years of school bus driving experience
• Knowledge of basic motor vehicle and school bus operation
• Knowledge of school bus safety policies and procedures
• Possess ASL sign language skills

**Part-time hourly position with no benefits.