Bus Driver

Randolph County School System Archdale Elementary
- Archdale, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Randolph County School System Archdale Elementary
- Archdale, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Randolph County School System

Starting Date: To Be Determined

2.97 hours daily/ 10 months

Student days only

#304901

Transportation

Hourly plus supplement

Non Exempt

Principal or Assistant Principal

None

Monday - Friday

Varies based on assigned routes

10

The School Bus Driver operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedules to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the programs and offerings of the school system. Work involves performing pre-and post-trip inspections of the bus; operating a bus; obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus;

observing all safety regulations and standards for school buses; and maintaining discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. Employee is also responsible for completing all required reports and securing the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses
• General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions
• Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus
• Ability to maintain a clean school bus
• Ability to complete required reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

• Graduation from High School
• Experience driving large vehicles
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and S and P endorsements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• Experience transporting human beings as opposed to cargo
• Previous experience driving a school bus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers
• Report mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to either