Bus Driver Full Time with Benefits

Rutherford County Schools; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools Transportation in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to operate the school bus safely, follow state traffic laws, and support daily routes. This part-time role requires adherence to district policies and a commitment to student safety.

Requirements include being 21+, possessing a HS diploma or GED, a valid Class A/B with P and S endorsements, vision and hearing standards, a clean driving record, insurability, and passing background and

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age with HS diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid Class A or B with a "P" and "S" endorsement.
• Meet vision and hearing requirements.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable.
• Must pass background and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus.
• Maintain exterior mirrors clean and adjusted.
• Perform school bus evacuation drills each school year.
• Know and obey road signs and signals.
• Keep interior of the bus clean.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• Report hazards along the route to school officials.
• Exercise defensive driving, self-control, alertness, foresight, and good judgment while driving.
• Maintain discipline on the bus without compromising safety.
• Complete all discipline and maintenance reports as required.
• Remain alert to hazards such as weather, other vehicles, road conditions, and railroad crossings.
• Do not permit students to stand in the step well or loading area; ensure safety.

Job description

Bus Driver Full Time with Benefits

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930807
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Bus Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:School Bus DriverFLSA Status:Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports to:Principal or DesigneeTerms of Employment:Part-time

Job Summary:It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner and to abide by all state traffic laws, State Board of Education regulations and local school board regulations.

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age with HS diploma or GED; possess a valid Class A or B with a "P" and "S" endorsement; meet vision and hearing requirements; acceptable driving record; must be insurable; must pass background and pre-employment drug screen.

Essential Job Functions:

• 1. Conduct a thorough pre-trip (using the school's Daily Bus Inspection form) and post trip inspection of the school bus.
• 2. Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.
• 3. Perform a minimum of one school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures per semester. (This must be documented in the checklist log)
• 4. Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colors.
• 5. Keep interior of the bus clean.
• 6. Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• 7. Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.
• 8. Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
• 9. Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.
• 10. Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and any other reports required by the school board.
• 11. Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.
• 12. The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the step well or loading area or where the student could likely fall out of the bus, if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscured.
• 13. At such time, as required by law and/or the school, the employee agrees to one mandatory drug test as part of the hiring process. In addition to the mandatory test, the employee agrees to random test(s) and post accident testing and to be tested if recommended by the driver's supervisor.

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: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 382 West Main Street
• Forest City, North Carolina 28043
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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