FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School Bus Driver/
Substitute Bus Driver
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Transportation Department FLSA STATUS: N o n - E xempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation WORK CALENDAR: 1 8 0 days
4.5 Hr/Day
SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Salary Schedule APPROVED (Board): November 2004
PAY GRADE: School Bus Driver - BUSD REVISED: September 2023;
September 2022;
Substitute Bus Driver - Salary December 2021; June
based on Fayette County Public 2019; February 2018;
School System hourly pay rates September 2007
for non-benefited positions
SUMMARY: Transports students to and from assigned locations; controls passenger behavior and maintains safe operation
of the assigned bus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
2. Operate and maintain vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the Fayette County School
System’s Transportation Handbook
3. Successfully complete all school bus driver training programs required by the department
4. Drive routes as assigned and drive additional routes as required
5. Observe department procedures in the event of an accident
6. Inspect vehicle both pre and post trips
7. Follow proper safety procedures for passenger loading and unloading
8. Remain abreast of emergency evacuation procedures and conduct emergency evacuation drills
9. Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness and neatness of the bus
10. Observe all service and fueling schedules as established by the department
11. Ensure that students demonstrate appropriate behavior while embarking, riding and disembarking the school bus
12. Work with supervisor to maintain accurate and current route directions for retention on the bus and in the
Transportation Department office
13. Attend all required meetings, conferences and professional learning sessions
14. Promote positive public relations
15. Communicate and work effectively with students, parents and school system personnel
16. Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold CDL License with P&S endorsements, training is provided
Minimum of five years of driving experience
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Ability to work in an environment with unexpected changes and frequent distractions
Ability to make professional decisions
2022
