Bus Driver; PM

Pitt County Schools Job Description

Position Title:

School Bus Driver

Reports To:

Bus Supervisor

Supervises:
No One

Performs duties of transporting students in accordance with Federal Laws, State Laws, and Pitt County Board of Education policy.

• Ability to meet legal and physical requirements of North Carolina School Bus Certification and Pitt County Board of Education policy.
• Ability to operate and maneuver a school bus with proficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels; (i.e., administrative, parents, students and the general public).
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations.
• Ability to earn the respect of students of all ages and deal sensitively with their needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), with a school bus “S” restriction.
• Must be able to successfully complete a medical examination, meeting standards set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and Pitt County Schools.
• Must be able to successfully complete Physical Performance Evaluation, meeting standards set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and Pitt County Schools.

Term of Employment: 180 days (School Year Calendar)

Probationary Periods:
Initial employment 90 days

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Maintain order and discipline of students assigned to the school bus in accordance to the Pitt County Board of Education Policy pertaining to Discipline and School Code of Conduct.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus notifying the transportation department immediately of defects before the bus is moved, except to prevent immediate injury or loss of life.
• Complies with all Federal Laws, State Laws and Local Rules, Regulations and Policies.
• Maintains logs and completes reports as requested.
• Participates in training and workshops.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Primary and Secondary Education

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