Bus Driver

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Bus Driver in Goldston, North Carolina. The role involves operating a school bus on assigned routes, ensuring the safe transportation of students while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess experience driving large vehicles. Responsibilities include performing bus inspections, overseeing student behavior, and maintaining vehicle safety standards. This position is crucial for providing students the opportunity to fully participate in school programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some experience driving large vehicles preferred.
• Ability to maintain student discipline while driving.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on assigned routes to provide safe transportation.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving the bus.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Maintaining discipline

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5800714

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 24, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Nature of Work

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.

Minimum Training and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent is required as well as some experience driving large vehicles with some experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers. Reports mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to either the Zone Transportation Supervisor, the Zone Routing Specialist, the mechanic on-duty at the bus parking site or the school bus garage control center. In the event the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs pre- and post-trip inspections on substitute school bus.
• In accordance with Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers, performs required post-trip inspection, 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 the Zone Transportation Supervisor.
• Reports to the Zone Transportation Supervisor, on the day of occurrence, any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal which will necessitate a change in the route, bus stops and/or schedule.
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant/ refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.
• Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, 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 principal.