Bus Driver

Archdale Elementary; Archdale (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph County School System Archdale Elementary in Archdale, North Carolina is seeking a School Bus Driver to operate a school bus on assigned routes, ensuring safe student transport and adherence to all regulations.

The role requires CDL with school bus certification, a high school diploma, and prior experience driving large vehicles. Work involves daily inspections, report completion, and maintaining order on the bus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Experience driving large vehicles is required.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain NC CDL with school bus certification and S/P endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required.
• Operate school bus on assigned route(s) and schedules.
• Maintain safety regulations and student discipline on bus.
• Complete required reports and secure bus at end of runs.

Skills

Safe bus operation

Traffic laws & regulations

Discipline of students

Pre/post-trip inspections

Reporting & documentation

Independent judgment

Education

High School diploma

Experience driving large vehicles

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

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Bus Driver

Randolph County School System Archdale Elementary - Archdale, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Randolph County School System

Job Details

Job ID: 4938839
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2.97 hours daily/ 10 months

Student days only

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POSITION TITLE Bus Driver SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Transportation

SALARY

Hourly plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Non Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal or Assistant Principal

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

Varies based on assigned routes

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

The School Bus Driver operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedules 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses
• General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions
• Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus
• Ability to maintain a clean school bus
• Ability to complete required reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from High School
• Experience driving large vehicles
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and S and P endorsements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience transporting human beings as opposed to cargo
• Previous experience driving a school bus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers
• Report mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to either