Elbert County Schools: Driver's Web

Bus Drivers' Policy and Procedure Manual

Do you think you have what it takes?

The Elbert County Pupil Transportation Department is always looking for qualified bus drivers and substitute drivers.

The minimum qualifications for these positions are:
• Good interpersonal skills with children and their parents
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P and S endorsements
• Qualifying Motor Vehicle Record for the past 7 years
• Must pass a Drug Screening
• Must pass a Physical
• Must undergo a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)

For qualified applicants, training is available -- including training to take the CDL Exam.
For the 2006-2007 school year, starting pay for full-time drivers is over $14.00 per hour! This is substantially above the $7 - $8 per hour paid by many fast food restaurants and other businesses.
Drivers pay is based on a minimum work day of 4 hours - with the opportunity to work more hours through field trips and other assignments. With a few exceptions, drivers are usually off when schools are closed (holidays, summer break, bad weather, etc.)
*Benefits are also available, including:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Sick Days
• Our drivers are offered a supplemental pension plan.

For more information or to view other job opportunities within the Elbert County School System, please click HERE!