PRIMARY FUNCTION: Positions assigned to this job class provide classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new school bus drivers or re-training of current drivers. May be required to drive a school bus on a regular route when needed.

REPORTS TO: Safety/Training Supervisor

SALARY SCHEDULE: G-11

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level:

• High school diploma with experience a bus driver
• OR General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with experience a bus driver

Preferred: Extensive knowledge of Chatham County school locations and street network

Experience, Skill, and Certification: 

• 5 years of experience as a school bus driver trainer providing classroom instruction to prospective school bus drivers
• 5 years of experience as a school bus driver trainer providing behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers
• Proficient knowledge of bus handling and safety techniques.
• Proficient knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules, regulations, and of local street and road systems
• Some knowledge of basic first aid, including CPR
• Ability to safely drive a school bus, to train others in safe efficient driving, and to assess performance
• Ability to read, write, and complete forms and reports
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school officials
• Ability and willingness to assist physically, intellectually, and emotionally challenged students in being transported to and from school
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word & Excel
• Must possess a Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement
• Possess Georgia State certification as school bus Instructor/Trainer

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. As driver/trainer, conducts behind-the-wheel training of new bus drivers; calls drivers via two-way radio to provide names of new students and/or address changes; receives and files mileage reports from bus drivers; performs general office duties such as answering telephones, completing and/or filing reports; and drives a bus in the absence of regular bus drivers.
2. As required or assigned, performs duties as a school bus driver.
3. Tracks attendees and maintains training records.
4. Coordinates and schedules driver training dates/times.
5. Completes daily and monthly operations reports indicating times, mileage, and routes.

6. Completes bus incident reports as necessary.
7. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be 250 days.

NON-EXEMPT (grade 11)

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[ ] Heavy lifting of up to ______ pounds

[ ] Frequent climbing up to _______ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[ ] Other:_