Bus Driver (2hrs PM)

Reidsville Middle

United States

On-site

USD 20,664 - 29,866

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A transportation service provider is looking for a Bus Driver for a 2-hour PM route at Reidsville Middle School. The successful candidate will operate the school bus, ensuring safe transportation for students while maintaining discipline and performing essential vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a valid NC Class A or B CDL with a school bus endorsement, and experience in driving large vehicles is preferred. Competitive hourly wage ranges from $15 to $21.68.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles preferred.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Ability to operate a school bus safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Operates a school bus on assigned routes.
Performs inspections of the bus before and after trips.
Maintains discipline among students on the bus.

Skills

Safety practices for operating a school bus

Traffic laws

Student discipline management

Mechanical inspection

Communication skills

Education

High school graduation

Tools

School bus

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2025

Job Description

REIDSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUS DRIVER – 2 HR PM ROUTE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

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. Reports to a Zone Transportation Supervisor for bus driving duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documents inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers, reporting mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to the appropriate supervisor or mechanic. If the assigned school bus is declared unfit, performs inspections on a substitute bus.
Performs required post-trip inspection to detect stranded or incapacitated students and any 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 any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal requiring a change in route, bus stops or schedule.
Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus.
Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including 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 and refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.
Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the bus; establishes a discipline plan consistent with school disciplinary objectives, providing a clear progressive plan of consequences and rewards.
Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal; discharges students only at authorized bus stops or schools; transports only authorized students.
Keeps the bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans, food wrappers and other objects that may present a safety problem.
Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.
Completes personal time card and required reports, including those in the event of an accident or incident aboard the bus.
Remains in charge of all passengers aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining injuries and maintaining safety of all passengers.
Secures the bus before leaving at the end of a run or route, parking properly, inspecting for damage, removing the all‑out flag or turning off the child‑minder alarm, and securing all windows and doors.
Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles and transporting people preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a school bus and quickly decelerate, apply brakes, turn the steering wheel rapidly, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires speaking and signaling people effectively, receiving instructions, and communicating with students and others.

Language Ability: Requires reading, preparing, and speaking in standard English with poise, voice control, and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires applying common sense to follow written or oral instructions and solve problems with several variables.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires recording, delivering, and explaining information and following instructions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires using basic arithmetic to add and subtract totals.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires inspecting items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires coordinating hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in operating the bus.

Manual Dexterity: Requires handling various items, equipment, knobs, and switches; minimal eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires recognizing standard traffic signal colors (red, green, amber).

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires dealing with people under stress and adapting under pressure.

Physical Communication: Requires talking and hearing at a level sufficient to distinguish warning sounds; hearing a whispered voice at five feet is adequate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices for operating a school bus.
Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses; general knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
Ability to physically inspect the bus per Operating Instructions.
Ability to detect and report mechanical defects or failures.
Ability to maintain student discipline and a clean bus.
Ability to complete required reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy with parents/guardians and students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as needed.

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: PM Route

Salary: $15 to $21.68 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Position requires a valid NC Class A or B CDL with school bus endorsement.

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