Bus Driver @ DH Conley High School

PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Schools in Greenville, NC, is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students in a safe and professional manner. The role reports to the Bus Supervisor and requires maintaining order on the bus consistent with district policy.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, obtain a CDL with S restriction, and pass medical and physical evaluations under NC DMV guidelines. The position includes a 180-day term with a 90-day probation period.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain CDL with S restriction as per NC DMV.
• Complete medical examination per NC DMV requirements.
• Complete Physical Performance Evaluation per NC DMV requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Maintain order and discipline of students on the bus per district policy.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects before operation.
• Comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
• Maintain logs and complete reports as requested.
• Participate in training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Bus Driving

Good Judgment

Public Interaction

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

CDL with S Restriction

Medical Examination

Physical Performance Evaluation

Job description

Starting Pay: BD $17.81 (subject to changes)

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Reports To: Bus Supervisor

Supervises: No One

General Statement of Duties

Performs duties of transporting students in accordance with Federal Laws, State Laws, and Pitt County Board of Education Policy.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to meet legal and physical requirements of North Carolina School Bus Certification and Pitt County Board of Education Policy.
• Ability to operate and maneuver a school bus with proficiency
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels; (i.e., administrative, parents, students and the general public).
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations
• Ability to earn the respect of students of all ages and deal sensitively with their needs

Education And Special Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), with a school bus "S" restriction.
• Must be able to successfully complete a medical examination, meeting standards set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and Pitt County Schools.
• Must be able to successfully complete Physical Performance Evaluation, meeting standards set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and Pitt County Schools.

Term of Employment

180 days (School Year Calendar)

Probationary Periods

Initial employment 90 days

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally
• Maintain order and discipline of students assigned to the school bus in accordance to the Pitt County Board of Education Policy pertaining to Discipline and School Code of Conduct.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus notifying the transportation department immediately of defects before the bus is moved, except to prevent immediate injury or loss of life.
• Complies with all Federal Laws, State Laws and Local Rules, Regulations and Policies.
• Maintains logs and completes reports as requested
• Participates in training and workshops
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.