BUS DRIVER

Bertie County School District; Windsor (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bertie County School District Transportation in Windsor, North Carolina is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver to operate routes with a focus on student safety and procedural compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a NC CDL with endorsements, and a Bus Driver Pocket Card, plus passing DOT drug and alcohol tests. Pay is $15 per hour with 10 months (part-time) terms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months driving experience.
• Must possess and maintain a NC commercial driver's license with endorsements and Bus Driver Pocket Card.
• Must pass DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• No prior DWI conviction.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate school bus on assigned routes and schedule.
• Ensure safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing the bus.
• Complete transportation reports and inspections as required.
• Maintain student conduct standards during transit.
• Report bus safety infractions and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Six months driving experience

NC CDL with endorsements

Bus Driver Pocket Card

DOT drug & alcohol testing

Clean DWI record

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

BUS DRIVER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928879

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

(Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee)

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

DEPARTMENT: School/Transportation

GRADE: Hourly rate based on Grade 51

FLSA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: School Bus Coordinator/Transportation Director

SUPERVISES: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months (part-time)

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School or equivalency

Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months' driving experience

Must possess and maintain a current North Carolina commercial driver license with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card

Must pass DOT drug and alcohol testing

Must never have been convicted of a DWI offense

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains proficiency in driving skills
• Is responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation
• Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school bus
• Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times
• Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; complies with standards of bus cleanliness
• Operates the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the Transportation Department
• Attends bus safety meetings
• Informs TIMS Coordinator of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop
• Accepts responsibility for securing the school bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route
• Accepts responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
• Maintains acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the School Bus Driver job classification within Bertie County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
• Work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• Use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• Use a variety of measuring devices
• Assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• Operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• Observe general surroundings and activities
• Hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• Use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may be require specialized personal protective equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in the community and schools.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terrance White , Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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