Bus Driver Mt. Pleasant High School

Mt. Pleasant High; Mount Pleasant (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus County School District's Mt. Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, NC is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students and support activities. Immediate start is available and the role reports to the School Bus Supervisor/Transportation Planner.

Required are a NC commercial driver license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement, 18+ years of age, and at least one year of driving experience. Pre/post trip inspections and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of driving experience as a licensed operator.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to obtain a NC CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsement.
• Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse; pre-employment checks required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus for student transport to/from school and events.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; report deficiencies.
• Maintain safety, discipline and passenger conduct on the bus.
• Record mileage and keep proper transportation logs.
• Comply with traffic laws and district policies; assist with drills as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Discipline and class management

Vehicle inspection

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year driving experience

NC CDL with P and S Bus endorsement

Tools

FMCSA Clearinghouse

DOT drug test compliance

NC DMV background check

Job description

Cabarrus County School District Mt. Pleasant High - Mount Pleasant, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Bus Driver Mt. Pleasant High School

Cabarrus County School District Mt. Pleasant High - Mount Pleasant, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

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

Education and Experience

High School or GED preferred. Applicant requirement of at least 1 year of driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be 18 years of age.

Salary

Pay Grade NC05

Reports to

School Bus Supervisor/Transportation Planner

Essential Functions

• 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 as needed, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.
• 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.

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, as related to general knowledge of the school bus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials,

associates, students, parents and the general public.

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.
• Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse
• Applicable training will be provided.
• 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 Cabarrus County Schools
• Clear criminal background check
• Safe driving record
• Health Certificate
• Depending on the school/site you must hold or be eligible for a NC Dept. of Health and Human Services Child Care Criminal Background Check and approval letter.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.57 to $27.59 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly Goode , HR Transportation Specialist
• Email: [e-mail]