Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
Transportation Facility
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
Provides safe, courteous, and timely bus transportation for Jackson County School System's (JCSS) students.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
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180 day work calendar, 5 Hours per day
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Annual Salary based on years of experience in similar roles
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Annual Salary Range: $18,896 - $26,156 ($20.99 - $29.06 per hour)
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FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
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Eligible for Jackson County School System Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
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Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
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Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
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Such additional health and age requirements at the Board of Education may desire.
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Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
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Drives designated route according to stop schedule and transport students to and from school.
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Performs pre-trip inspection of bus as required by department regulations and post-trip inspection for children who may be left on bus.
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Fuels assigned bus as needed and records data.
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Delivers bus to Transportation department shop as directed by pre-arranged monthly schedule as needed.
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Submits all reports and time sheets in a timely manner as required by the Transportation department.
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Attends required training meetings, Orientation, State Safety meetings, and all other meetings as requested.
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Operates school buses in accordance with the laws of Georgia and in accordance with the policies prescribed by the Jackson County School District.
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Operates a bus without receiving a traffic violation or warning citation from state or local law enforcement.
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Operates the bus without any preventable accidents
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Maintains external and internal cleanliness of the bus as required for safe comfortable operation.
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Monitors/operates communication devices for essential and emergency transmissions only.
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Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.
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Reports delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Transportation department.
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Maintains cordial relations with parents, administrators, other employees, and the general public.
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Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to appropriate administrators.
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Establishes, maintains, and utilizes seating assignment as required.
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Collects, maintains, and periodically updates emergency information and is aware of students' medical needs reported by parents/guardians.
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Special Education Lift Bus Only: Operates wheelchair lift and secures door on lift during transport.
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Special Education Lift Bus Only: Performs necessary tie downs for wheelchairs and seat security devices for students.
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Performs other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
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Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated light work.
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Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
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Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
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Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
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Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
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Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
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Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
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Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
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Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
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Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts with or without correction.
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Vision: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
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Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are not characterized by high levels of hostility, social withdrawal or failure to communicate. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
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Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
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Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
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Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
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Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate business decisions.
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Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
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Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.
Selection Procedures
Thank you for your interest in joining Jackson County Schools. Our selection process ensures that we identify the most qualified candidates for our team. Supervisors will prioritize candidates who meet both the preferred and minimum qualifications for each position and will select individuals for interviews as positions become available.
The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The Jackson County School System is a drug-free workplace. A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any or all of the following: criminal and employment histories, credit history (as applicable to the position), education credentials, and motor vehicle driving records.
Due to the volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone, or in person. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice. Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy.
