Bus Driver

Wayne County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for students on designated routes and schedules. The driver will ensure student safety, communicate clearly, and follow district policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a NC CDL with P and S endorsements, with duties including pre-trip checks, route adherence, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license and CDL with P and S endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with traffic ordinances.
• Observes safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to authorities.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to the schedule.
• Checks the bus for mechanical defects before operation.
• Notifies authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students at authorized stops.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Stays current with state driving and transportation rules.
• Performs related duties as requested by the Director.

Skills

Clear communication

Map reading

Time management

Loud environment tolerance

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL with P/S endorsements (NC)

Job description

Bus Driver

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

Title

Bus Driver

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Valid North Carolina driver's license and CDL with P and S endorsements.

Reports To

TIMS Coordinator / Principal

Job Goal

To provide safe and efficient transportation of students over a specified route, according to a time schedule, for curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Complies with all traffic ordinances.
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
4. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
5. Keep the assigned bus clean.
6. Keeps to the assigned schedule.
7. Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
8. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
9. Discharges students only at authorized stops.
10. Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
11. Stays current with state rules and regulations pertaining to driving and transporting students.
12. Performs related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director.

Terms of Employment

Ten‑month work year / At Will / FLSA Non‑Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade

NHCS Bus Driver Hourly Pay Scale

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read a map.
• Ability to pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation, physical, and MDE Basic Training Program.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and BOE policies.
• Ability to continuously drive on the job.
• Vision abilities of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to work in a frequently loud work environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers.
• Ability to jump out of the rear bus door or side bus door as needed for evacuation.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities.