Part Time Bus Driver (20 hrs/wk)

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School in Rutherford County is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Driver to work 20 hours per week. The role requires the driver to be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements, and have a high school diploma or GED.

A clean driving record, insurability, and the ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen are required. Responsibilities include pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining bus safety and

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements; meet vision and hearing requirements.
• Must have a clean driving record, be insurable, and pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and safety per procedures and routes as planned by the local school board.
• Maintain routes and schedules, ensuring student safety and discipline while en route.
• Report hazards, incidents, and discipline as required by school officials and regulations.

Skills

Age 21+

Clean driving history

Defensive driving

CDL with P and S endorsements

Drug screen eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Bus Driver (20 hrs/wk)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5857190

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-Time School Bus Driver

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary

20 hrs/wk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:School Bus DriverFLSA Status:Non-Exempt (Hourly)Reports to:Principal or DesigneeTerms of Employment:Part-time

Job Summary:It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner and to abide by all state traffic laws, State Board of Education regulations and local school board regulations.

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age with HS diploma or GED; possess a valid Class A or B with a \"P\" and \"S\" endorsement; meet vision and hearing requirements; acceptable driving record; must be insurable; must pass background and pre-employment drug screen.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Conduct a thorough pre-trip (using the school's Daily Bus Inspection form) and post trip inspection of the school bus.


2. Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.


3. Perform a minimum of one school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures per semester. (This must be documented in the checklist log)


4. Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colors.


5. Keep interior of the bus clean.


6. Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.


7. Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.


8. Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.


9. Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.


10. Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and any other reports required by the school board.


11. Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.


12. The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the step well or loading area or where the student could likely fall out of the bus, if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscured.


13. At such time, as required by law and/or the school, the employee agrees to one mandatory drug test as part of the hiring process. In addition to the mandatory test, the employee agrees to random test(s) and post accident testing and to be tested if recommended by the driver's supervisor.

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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources


• 382 West Main Street


• Forest City, North Carolina 28043


• Phone: [phone]


• Fax: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]