Elbert County Schools Transporation Department

1540 Falling Creek Way • Elberton, GA 30635 • (706) 213-4027

 
 
 

Welcome!

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

Bus Drivers' Policy and Procedure Manual

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.

 

Quick Links

Transportation
School Zones
Bus Routes
School Bus Safety

Downloadable Forms

Bus Driver Application
Driver's Trip Report
Policy for Operation of School Buses
Emergency Evacuation
Rules to Load and Unload Students
Procedures For Requesting Field Trips
Bus Request Form


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!
 
 
   
   
 

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Perkins Act of 1998); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Students, parents, employees and the general public are hereby notified that the Elbert County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies.

For Compliance Information Contact: Elbert County School District • 50 Laurel Drive• Elberton, GA 30635 • (706) 213-4000