Bus Driver

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- Community Public Charter Community Charter School
- Stanley, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Community Public Charter School and North Carolina School Jobs.

Job : 4132060

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 Administration 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 Administration. In the event the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on substitute school bus.
• Bus drivers are to perform required post‑trip inspections, 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 Community Charter School.
• The school administration will communicate any students that are added or deleted from the bus routes. Administration will communicate with parents and bus drivers any changes to routes, bus stops and/or schedule.
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus. Bus drivers will observe all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• The bus monitor will assist the driver in the discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Together they will establish a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the Administration, 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 responsible school administration.
• 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.
• Reports all accidents and remains at the scene of the accident until released by the on‑scene transportation supervisor.
• Completes personal time sheet and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus. All bus attendance records turned in on Friday after completing afternoon route.
• Remains 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.
• 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 (replace All‑Out Flag or turn off child minder alarm), and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
• Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

Minimum Training and…