Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Camden County Schools Central Office - Camden, North Carolina

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Job : 4876896

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule 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.

Reports to a Zone Transportation Supervisor for bus driving duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 the Zone Transportation Supervisor, the Zone Routing Specialist, the mechanic on‑duty at the bus parking site or the school bus garage control center.
• In the event the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on a substitute school bus.
• Perform required post‑trip inspection to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.
• Operate the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Zone Transportation Supervisor.
• Report to the Zone Transportation Supervisor any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal which will necessitate a change in the route, bus stops and/or schedule.
• Obey all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.
• Observe all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.
• Keep the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans, food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.
• Report all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remain at the scene of the accident until released by the on‑scene transportation supervisor.
• Complete personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
• Remain in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.
• Secure the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route.
• Maintain acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles with some experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which 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.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a school bus. Must be able to quickly decelerate the bus and firmly apply the brake in an emergency situation. Must be able to turn the steering wheel of the vehicle rapidly in an emergency situation. Must be able to begin in a seated position with seat belt fastened, parking brake released, and engine…