Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers for  School Year

Location:

Hickory City Schools Central Office/Admin Services, Hickory, North Carolina.

Job : 5678387

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Category: Support Staff >
Transportation

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.

Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documents inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers.

Reports mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to the Zone Transportation Supervisor, Zone Routing Specialist, mechanic on‑duty at the bus parking site or the school bus garage control center.

If the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs pre- and post-trip inspections on a substitute school bus.

Performs required post-trip inspection to detect students who may still be on board the bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.

Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Zone Transportation Supervisor.

Reports 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.

Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus.

Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including clearing the bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.

Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.

Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, a clear progressive plan of consequences, and rewards for those who maintain proper safety standards.

Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal. Discharges students only at authorized school or bus stop locations. Transports only authorized students.

Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.

Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene until released by the on‑scene transportation supervisor.

Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the bus.

Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determines existence and extent of injuries, and maintains safety of all passengers.

Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior.

Maintains 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;…