Bus Drivers for 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year in Hickory, North Carolina. The role involves operating a school bus, ensuring the safety of students, and performing pre-and post-trip inspections. Candidates must have a valid North Carolina Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with school bus certification. The job requires tactful interaction with parents and maintenance of discipline among students. The application deadline is June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification.
Experience in driving large vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a school bus on assigned routes ensuring safety.
Maintain discipline among students on the bus.
Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of the bus.

Skills

Ability to operate a school bus

Knowledge of traffic laws

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school graduation

Tools

School bus

Job description

Bus Drivers for 2026-2027 School Year

Location: Hickory City Schools Central Office/Admin Services, Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Details

Job ID: 5678387

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Category: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Description

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule 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. Reports to a Zone Transportation Supervisor for bus driving duties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documents inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers.

Reports mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to the Zone Transportation Supervisor, Zone Routing Specialist, mechanic on‑duty at the bus parking site or the school bus garage control center.

If the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs pre- and post-trip inspections on a substitute school bus.

Performs required post-trip inspection to detect students who may still be on board the bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.

Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Zone Transportation Supervisor.

Reports 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.

Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus.

Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including clearing the bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.

Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.

Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, a clear progressive plan of consequences, and rewards for those who maintain proper safety standards.

Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal. Discharges students only at authorized school or bus stop locations. Transports only authorized students.

Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.

Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene until released by the on‑scene transportation supervisor.

Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the bus.

Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determines existence and extent of injuries, and maintains safety of all passengers.

Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior.

Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles with some experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a school bus. Must be able to quickly decelerate the bus and firmly apply the brake in an emergency situation. Must be able to turn the steering wheel rapidly in an emergency. Must be able to begin in a seated position with seat belt fastened, parking brake released, engine running, secure the bus, rise and exit through the rearmost emergency exit and be in position to assist passengers in exiting within 20 seconds. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.

Data Conception

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information effectively. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors, and communicating information and instructions to students and other persons.

Language Ability

Requires the ability to read correspondence, reports, instructions, etc.; to prepare correspondence, reports, etc., using proper format; to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence

Requires the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals.

Form/Spatial Aptitude

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in operating a school bus.

Manual Dexterity

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, school bus equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.; must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination

Requires the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber.

Interpersonal Temperament

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must adapt to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: talking—expressing ideas by spoken words; hearing—distinguishing warning sounds made by horns, screeching tires, sirens, grade‑crossing alarms or train whistles. Hearing a forced whispered voice in the better ear at a distance of five feet is considered adequate hearing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus; of traffic laws and school bus regulations; of safety regulations and standards for school buses; and 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; to keep the bus clean; to complete required reports; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to exercise independent judgment and initiative; to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel; to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

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.

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