Bus Driver

Charlottelatin; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated bus driver to join its Facilities team. This full-time role involves operating school buses, ensuring the safety of students, and maintaining the bus fleet. With a flexible schedule, the position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to providing a safe transportation experience. The ideal candidate will possess a Commercial Driver's License and have a genuine care for students in grades TK-12. If you're looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant school community, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of bus driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive morning and afternoon bus routes for students.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the bus.

Skills

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to remain focused while driving children

Ability to give clear instructions to children

Genuine care for children in grades TK-12

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Charlotte Campus - Charlotte, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Facilities

Description

Charlotte Latin School is seeking a full-time bus driver to join our Facilities team. The bus driver will operate Charlotte Latin's buses throughout the academic school year, assist in maintaining the fleet, and may cover summer program routes as necessary. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule that will vary between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., any day of the week (Monday through Sunday), based on transportation needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving Charlotte Latin’s morning and afternoon bus routes to pick up and drop off students in grades TK-12.
• Ensure the safety of all students on the bus.
• Maintain bus fleet interior and exterior cleanliness.
• Assist with shuttling buses for the afternoon dismissals.
• Assist with fleet-wide fueling and keeping a record of bus fleet fuel usage.
• Monitor and maintain Diesel Exhaust Fluid system levels.
• Monitor and maintain all bus fluid levels.
• Perform minor bus fleet repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of onboard bus supplies.
• Maintain transportation department supply inventory.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience driving a bus is preferred
• Experience working for a school is preferred
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate a school bus
• Have or be willing to obtain a P&S endorsement at the School’s expense
• CLD medical certificate must be current and on file with the North Carolina Department of Transportation

Skills

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to remain focused while driving children
• Ability to give clear instructions to children to maintain their safety
• A genuine care for children in grades TK-12
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Adheres to the highest level of professionalism

Working Conditions and Environment

• Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity.
• Frequently talk and hear.
• Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools, and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders.
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor heat and cold temperatures.
• Long or odd hours, as needed.