Bus Driver

East Rutherford Middle School; Bostic (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools East Rutherford Middle School in Bostic, North Carolina, seeks a School Bus Driver to operate a school bus safely and in compliance with state and local rules. The role is part-time, with immediate starting date and a focus on strict adherence to safety and discipline standards.

Required are 21+ years of age, a HS diploma or GED, and a valid Class A/B license with P and S endorsements; vision/hearing requirements and a clean driving record are essential, along with

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Class A or B license with a 'P' endorsement and an 'S' endorsement.
• Must meet vision and hearing requirements and have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus safely and efficiently and follow state and local regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the school's inspection form.
• Conduct a minimum of one evacuation drill per school year.
• Maintain bus cleanliness inside and out and keep to planned routes and schedules.
• Report hazards on routes to school officials and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Complete reports related to bus discipline and maintenance as required.

Skills

21 years old

HS diploma or GED

Class A/B license

P endorsement

S endorsement

vision & hearing requirements

driving record clean

insurable & background check

pre-employment drug screen

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Rutherford County Schools East Rutherford Middle School - Bostic, North Carolina

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Rutherford County Schools.

Bus Driver

Job Details

Job ID: 5867981

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Bus Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: School Bus Driver
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports to: Principal or Designee
Terms of Employment: Part-time

Job Summary: It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner and to abide by all state traffic laws, State Board of Education regulations and local school board regulations.

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age with HS diploma or GED; possess a valid Class A or B with a "P" and "S" endorsement; meet vision and hearing requirements; acceptable driving record; must be insurable; must pass background and pre-employment drug screen.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct a thorough pre-trip (using the school's Daily Bus Inspection form) and post trip inspection of the school bus.
• Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.
• Perform a minimum of one school bus evacuation drill each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures per semester. (This must be documented in the checklist log)
• Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colors.
• Keep interior of the bus clean.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.
• Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
• Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.
• Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and any other reports required by the school board.
• Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.
• The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the step well or loading area or where the student could likely fall out of the bus, if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscured.
• At such time, as required by law and/or the school, the employee agrees to one mandatory drug test as part of the hiring process. In addition to the mandatory test, the employee agrees to random test(s) and post accident testing and to be tested if recommended by the driver's supervisor.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 382 West Main Street
• Forest City, North Carolina 28043
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]