Bus Driver -Transportation Department (Multiple Positions)

Pitt County Schools; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Schools in North Carolina is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students in accordance with Federal Laws, State Laws, and Pitt County Board of Education Policy. The role requires a High School diploma and a valid Class B CDL with S and P endorsements, plus the ability to pass a medical examination and a Physical Performance Evaluation.

You will drive safely, maintain order on the bus, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and comply with all applicable laws and district

Qualifications

• Must meet NC Bus Certification and Pitt County Board of Education Policy.
• Must maintain Class B CDL with S&P endorsements.
• Must pass a medical examination per NC DMV and Pitt County Schools.
• Must complete Physical Performance Evaluation per NC DMV and Pitt County Schools.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Maintain order and discipline per policy.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws and Policies.
• Maintain logs and complete reports as requested.
• Participate in training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NC Bus Certification

Bus operation

Relationship building

Good judgment

Student respect

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class B with S&P

Job description

Pitt County Schools 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 manoeuvre 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 Class B CDL with S and P endorsement.


• 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.