Routing Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title:  Bus Driver

Supervisor:  Transportation Director and/or Routing Coordinator

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

Term of Employment:  180 days

Job Summary

To enable the Transportation Department to continue providing safe and uninterrupted transportation for our students to school, back home, and on extracurricular trips, as to enable each child the opportunity to pursue an education.

Qualifications *Please attach a copy of your driver's license to the application*

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent *Please attach a copy to the application*
• At least 18 years of age
• Must hold a valid South Carolina driver's license with 3 years of driving experience
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License - CDL (Class B with P & S endorsements)
• Must be able to obtain a South Carolina School Bus Certificate
• Able to pass a DOT physical, Drug Screen, Physical Performance Test (PPT), vision exam, and the background qualifications process
• Must be cleared through the Clearing Hours (GCSD pays for Clearing House review)
• All other requirements as set forth by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Must possess skills in preparing route descriptions and read and produce route maps.
• Prior job experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as District Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties:

• Reports to the building administration, routing coordinator, or school designee upon arrival at the school building
• Reviews with the school administrative, routing coordinator, or school designee, the day's job assignments and/or locations
• Consults with local routing coordinator as to suggested improvements that will result in safer and more economical bus operation, and gives assistance in planning bus routes and schedules, if requested
• Supervises bus monitor on school bus and reports any issues to the routing coordinator
• Provides written reports of road hazards or unsafe passenger stops on assigned routes
• Assigns students to seats and maintains an up-to-date rosters and seating charts on the school bus
• Implements all safety procedures and protocols set forth by the District
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled
• Uses all safety materials and equipment as provided
• Follows all state and local laws, regulations and school district policies
• Follows all regulations governing the operation of all school buses
• Assists new bus drivers in learning the rules and regulations that govern school bus operation, and assists new drivers in making reports
• Supervisor(s) may assign other duties as needed

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and crouch. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students' behavioral needs.

Additional physical requirements include the following:

• Must meet all Physical Performance Test (PPT) requirements

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.  GCSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.
The deadline is for the convenience of the District.  The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.

GCSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Last Update: 8/24