Part-Time Bus Drivers

Job Description PART-TIME SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Job : 4882212

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Salary: $17.18 per hour

Position Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Burke County Public Schools is seeking dependable, safety-minded community members to join our transportation team. This part-time role offers a consistent school-year schedule while helping local students get to and from school safely.

Part-Time, Permanent Position

Approx. 6:00 AM–8:30 AM and 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Weekends, holidays, and summers off

Paid CDL training available

Local Burke County routes only

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

Reports mechanical defects or failures 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. If the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections on the substitute school bus.

Performs 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.

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

Reports to the Zone Transportation Supervisor any changes to the route by the school principal that necessitate a change in the route, bus stops, or schedule.

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

Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including clearing the school 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.

Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus, establishing a discipline plan consistent with school disciplinary objectives and providing a progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper safety standards.

Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal. Discharges students only at authorized locations; transports only authorized students.

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

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

Completes personal time cards and required reports, including reports 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 extent of injuries, and maintaining the safety of all passengers.

Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle after a run or route, parking it properly, inspecting for damage, and securing all windows and doors.

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; 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, quickly decelerate the bus, firmly apply brakes, turn the steering wheel rapidly, secure the bus, exit through the rearmost emergency exit and assist passengers within 20 seconds. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

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