Bus Driver-AM​/PM Route

Bus Driver - AM/PM Route (20 Hours Weekly)

Available 01/12/2026.

Davidson County Schools, Southmont Elementary – Lexington, North Carolina.

Job : 5494368

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jan 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type:
Full‑Time.

Salary:
Pay Grade – Regular Bus Driver $16.51/Hourly;
Bus Substitute $16.00/Hourly.

Bus Driver / Bus Substitute. Reports to Assistant Principal. Terms of Employment: 10 Months / As needed.

Minimum Salary: $16.51 hourly. Experience credit for up to 5 years of relevant experience may be applied.

An employee in this class operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule(s) to provide safe and efficient transportation that is time and cost effective, reliable, orderly, and that generates public confidence and respect. Work involves performing pre and post trip inspections of the bus, obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus; observing all safety regulations and standards, and maintaining discipline to students assigned to ride the bus.

The 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. Employee must have the ability to execute details of work according to specific instructions and be able to adapt to frequent and varying changes in the work schedule.

The employee is subject to hazards associated and exposure to various hazards such heavy traffic conditions, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases and oils. Some independent judgment is exercised in performing daily work activities. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by observation and in terms of the safety, efficiency and quality of operation a school bus and performing related responsibilities.

• Performs required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and documents inspections as required by Transportation Operating Instructions for bus driver. Reports mechanical defects or failures daily.
• In accordance with Transportation Operating Instructions for bus drivers, performs required post‑trip inspection, to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated, to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.
• Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided.
• Reports to Bus Coordinators and supervisors 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 schedules.
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Discharges students only at the 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 or reflect negatively to efficient and quality operations.
• Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions, and remains at the scene until released by the on‑scene transportation supervisor/authority.
• Completes all required reports, including such reports as may be required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
• Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and…