Dalton Public Schools
Job title: School Bus Driver (5 hours per day, 176 days)
Dalton Public Schools bus drivers transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and ensures the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
SUPERVISOR:
Director of Transportation
TYPICAL DUTIES
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request Additional duties as assigned TRAINING & EDUCATION
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED Candidates must have or be able to obtain a CDL Class B license with passenger and school bus endorsement. Dalton Public Schools will provide training
This position is for a minimum of 5 hours per day and follows the student calendar. This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.
Dalton Public Schools bus drivers transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and ensures the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
SUPERVISOR:
Director of Transportation
TYPICAL DUTIES
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request Additional duties as assigned TRAINING & EDUCATION
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED Candidates must have or be able to obtain a CDL Class B license with passenger and school bus endorsement. Dalton Public Schools will provide training
This position is for a minimum of 5 hours per day and follows the student calendar. This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.