Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Asheboro, NC, is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to operate school buses on assigned routes. This role includes ensuring safety and efficiency in transporting students, performing inspections, and maintaining discipline among passengers.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License and demonstrate safe driving practices. Responsibilities extend to maintaining clean and safe bus conditions and collaborating with school personnel to support transportation needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school required.
• Experience driving large vehicles preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on assigned routes safely.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain discipline of students on the bus.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Traffic laws knowledge

Discipline maintenance

Education

High school graduation

Tools

School bus operation

Job description

Bus Driver – Transportation Department

Starting Date: Immediately

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, operates a school bus on assigned routes 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. Responsibilities include performing pre- and post-trip inspections, operating the bus, obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations, observing safety regulations and standards, and maintaining discipline of 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. The employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel. Reports to a Transportation Supervisor for bus-driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections in accordance with Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers.
• Report mechanical defects or failures to the Transportation Supervisor or the Assistant Superintendent of Transportation.
• When the assigned bus is declared unfit for service, perform inspections on substitute school bus.
• Detect students still on board or incapacitated and identify vandalism or irregularities during post-trip inspection.
• Operate the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Report any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal that will necessitate a change in route, stops, or schedule.
• Obey all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus.
• Observe all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including clearing the bus and evacuating students quickly in an emergency.
• Maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the bus and establish a discipline plan consistent with school disciplinary objectives.
• Report undisciplined students to the responsible school principal and discharge students only at authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Ensure the bus is kept clean and free of papers, bottles, cans, food wrappers and other items that may present a safety problem.
• Report all accidents as required by Operating Instructions and remain at the scene until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.
• Complete personal time card and required reports, including accident or incident reports.
• Remain in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining injuries and maintaining safety.
• Secure the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle, including parking properly, taking a visual inspection for damage, checking for remaining passengers, and securing all windows and doors.
• Maintain acceptable relationships with parents/guardians and school personnel.
• Report stop-arm violations to the supervisor.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Complete training required by the state or local district.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional custodial, maintenance, or school-based duties.

Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles with experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a school bus. Must be able to quickly decelerate the bus and firmly apply the brake in an emergency. Must be able to turn the steering wheel rapidly. Must be able to begin seated with seat belt fastened, parking brake released, engine running, secure bus (parking brake set, key removed), rise from seat, exit through rearmost emergency exit, and assist passengers in exiting within 20 seconds. Must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously. Physical demand requirements are medium work.

Data Conception

Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication

Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information effectively, receive instructions, and communicate instructions to students and other persons.

Language Ability

Ability to read correspondence, reports, instructions, etc.; prepare correspondence, reports, etc.; speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude

Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude

Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals.

Form/Spatial Aptitude

Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination

Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately while operating a school bus.

Manual Dexterity

Ability to handle a variety of items, school bus equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Minimum eye/hand/foot coordination required.

Color Discrimination

Ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber.

Interpersonal Temperament

Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, adaptable to performing under stress and confronting persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication

Ability to talk and/or hear: hearing sufficient to distinguish warning sounds made by horns, screeching tires, sirens, grade-crossing alarms, or train whistles; hearing a forced whispered voice in the better ear at a distance of five feet considered adequate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in operating 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 Operating Instructions.
• Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Operating Instructions.
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures.
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the 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 various 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 required.

Position Expectation

Staff are expected to foster a culture of respect, continuously self-reflect and engage in professional learning, promote equity, and strive for excellence for all within their specific position or role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Asheboro City Schools is committed to diversity and equity, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not experience discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or other disability. We strive for a qualified workforce that represents the diversity of our community.