Bus Driver @ Ridgewood Elementary for 2025-2026

Pitt County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a reliable School Bus Driver to transport students safely. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), and the ability to meet state certification requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining student safety, logging inspections, and adhering to educational policies. This is a support staff position with an employment term of 180 days and a probationary period of 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to maintain a CDL with school bus 'S' restriction.
• Must pass medical exams and physical performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Maintain order and discipline of students on the bus.
• Complete daily bus inspections and report defects.
• Comply with all applicable laws and school policies.
• Maintain logs and complete reports as required.
• Participate in training and workshops.

Skills

Legal and physical requirements for school bus certification

Operate and maneuver a school bus

Effective relationship building

Good judgment in evaluating situations

Sensitivity to student needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with school bus 'S' restriction

Medical examination standards compliance

Physical Performance Evaluation standards compliance

Job description

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.

Position Type

Support Staff/ Bus Driver

Date Posted

5/21/2025

Job ID

6868

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