Bus Driver 6.0 hrs. (Full-Time) (Pool Posting)

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PAID CDL TRAINING
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide safe, efficient, and on-time transportation service for CCPS students to and from their assigned education center or school related functions while complying with school system, local, state and federal traffic regulations. This position reports to the Transportation Supervisor.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide courteous bus transportation to and from school to include extra activities, remediation, field trips
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Establishes safety procedures to maintain order and discipline while transporting students
• Maintain routes and planned schedules provided by the Department
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and special equipment
• Adhere to policies and procedures for loading and unloading students
• Attends safety training, staff development, QBI inspections, and departmental meetings
• Transportation supervisor in a timely manner; performs pre/ post - trip inspections (cleanliness, checking fluid levels, etc.) of bus as required by the Transportation department regulations; fuels bus as needed.

• Maintain good record keeping, complete and submits all reports as necessary in a timely manner.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Report incidents and accidently to Management in a timely manner
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Must pass pre-employment physical, annual physical examinations, and Drug & Alcohol testing

• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
A seven year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be required, from any state or states that you have held a U.S. Drivers License in the last 7 years. The Georgia MVR cannot be more than 30 days old. The following violations on your MVR will disqualify you:
If you've had more than 2 moving violations in a 3 year period. (Ex., speeding, running a red light, illegal lane change, failure to yield, etc.)
If you've had two speeding tickets for 15 or more miles over the speed limit you will NOT qualify.
APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HOLD A CDL LICENSE:
A. Must take the CDL Test and obtain a Bus Permit before training. CDL Study Guide Manuals are available at any Georgia Department of Drivers Services office. Listed below are sections you would need to study in the manual.
Section 1 - Introduction/General Knowledge
Section 2 - Driving Safely
Section 4 - Transporting Passengers Safely
Section 10 - School Bus
B. Before taking the CDL test which is given at any Georgia Department of Drivers Services testing site, you may obtain a Notarized CDL Application FEE Exemption Certification Form, from CCPS Transportation Department. Once you pass the test, you will be given a Bus Permit.
C. After receiving your Bus Permit, you must bring it by the Transportation Department so that a copy can be made and placed in your file.
APPLICANTS HOLDING A CDL LICENSE:
A. You will need the S (School Bus)
and P (Passenger) Endorsements on your license.
B. You can take the written portion of the S and P test at any Georgia Department of Drivers Services testing site. Ask them for your scores (the endorsements will not be applied to your license until you have completed the class) with CCPS Transportation Dept.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to lift approximately twenty (25) pounds to raise bus hood and conduct maintenance check.
Must be able to conduct emergency evacuation drills as required
Minimum Qualifications:
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Must have a current, valid Georgia driver's license.
Must be computer literate.
Must successfully complete school bus driver training program provided by the Clayton County Transportation Department.
Candidates driving record is verified by a license check with the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles. Must not contain any citations for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, numerous or serious traffic violations, or accidents suggesting candidate is not a safe driver.
Minimum of three (3) consecutive years driving experience.
Hiring is conditional upon the candidate passing a physical examination required by the State Department of Transportation. (This will be conducted by CCPS). Must have a criminal background check. (This will be conducted by CCPS).
NOTE: This is a grade 18, 186 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.