Bus Driver - Part Time

Young World Physical Education; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Job summary

Randolph County School System Southwestern Randolph High in Asheboro, North Carolina is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Driver. The role involves operating a school bus on assigned routes with a focus on safety, student discipline, and compliance with bus regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and prior experience driving large vehicles, along with the ability to perform pre/post-trip inspections and report any issues to the Bus Driver Manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience driving large vehicles preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections per instructions.
• Operate the assigned school bus on routes and schedules.
• Maintain discipline and safety for students on the bus.
• Report incidents or accidents to supervisor and transport staff.
• Ensure the bus is secured and cleaned after each run.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Knowledge of traffic laws

Safety regulations adherence

Discipline and classroom management

Pre/post-trip inspection

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Randolph County School System Southwestern Randolph High - Asheboro, North Carolina

Bus Driver - Part Time

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Randolph County School System.

Job Details

Job ID: 5819111

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

3.05 hours daily / 10 months

Student days only

#358901

Position Purpose

The School Bus Driver operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedules 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of 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 according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus
• Ability to maintain a clean school bus
• Ability to complete required reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from High School
• Experience driving large vehicles
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Certification and License Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and S and P endorsements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transporting human beings as opposed to cargo
• Previous experience driving a school bus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers
• Report mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to either the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Bus Driver Manager, the mechanic on‑duty at the bus parking site or the school bus garage control center; in the event the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, perform pre- and post-trip inspections on substitute school bus
• In accordance with Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers, perform required post-trip inspection to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior
• Operate the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Bus Driver Manager
• Report to the Bus Driver Manager on the day of occurrence, any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal which will necessitate a change in the route, bus stops and/or schedule
• Obey all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus
• Observe all safety regulations and standards for school buses including, but not limited to, clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency
• Possess a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refer to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions
• Maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus
• Establish a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, and that provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards
• Report undisciplined students to the responsible school principal
• Discharge students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations
• Transport only authorized students
• Keep the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans, food wrappers and other items which may present a safety issue
• Report all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remain at the scene of the accident until released by the on‑scene transportation supervisor
• Complete personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus
• Remain in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries, and maintaining the safety of all passengers
• Secure the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route; includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers, turning off child‑minder alarm, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle
• Maintain acceptable and appropriate relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or Assistant Director

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.

Work Environment

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Lanier , Principal
• Southwestern Randolph High
• Email: [e-mail]