Bus Driver (26-27SY)

Etowah Elementary; Etowah (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Etowah Elementary in Henderson County Schools seeks a Bus Driver for the PM route. This 10-month, part-time position is temporary with no benefits, starting 9/30/2026. You will operate a school bus, transport students to activities, and perform safety checks under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of driving experience. A valid NC CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements is required, along with pre-employment checks and a health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months driving experience with a licensed operator.
• Must hold a valid NC Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Pre- and post-trip bus inspections.
• Transport students to and from school and events.
• Clean bus interior and exterior.
• Fuel bus as needed.
• Obey traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain passenger safety and discipline.

Skills

Bus operation

Reading/Writing

Patience with children

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NC CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

Bus Driver (26-27SY)

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This job is also posted in Henderson County Public Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5907751

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

LOCATION/DEPT: Assigned School/Transportation

REPORTS TO: Principal/Transportation Planner

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Start Date: 9/30/2026;Temporary Part Time with No Benefits
10 month,1.7 hours per day (8.5 hours per week) PM Route

Position Summary
Performs semi-skilled work operating a school bus, transporting students to and from school, activities or events, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transportation Planner.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience with at least 6 months of driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the District and the location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a school bus.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment.
• Ability to assist children using patience and understanding.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students, parents and the general public.

Essential Duties

• Performs pre- and post-trip school bus inspection; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Transports students to and from school, along with other activities and events.
• Cleans bus inside and out including washing, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.
• Fuels bus as needed.
• Obeys traffic laws and observes safety regulations for school bus operations.
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; completes disciplinary forms as needed.
• Conducts periodic emergency evacuation drills.
• Records mileage; maintains records and reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Work could be in a moderately noisy location.

Special Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Applicable training will be provided.
• Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement in the State of North Carolina.
• Pre-employment DOT Drug Test is required
• Pre-employment Criminal/DMV check is required
• Physical Standards Test and all legal requirements of the NC DMV and Henderson County Public Schools
• Clear criminal background check
• Safe driving record
• Health Certificate

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

Salary: $16.96 to $24.62 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Childers , Principal
• Etowah Elementary
• Phone: [phone]