Job Summary

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

Description of Duties

• 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                                           

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. 

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.