Part Time School Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Bostic (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools East Rutherford High School - Bostic, North Carolina is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Driver to safely transport students and comply with all state and local regulations.

Requirements include minimum 21 years old, HS diploma or GED, valid Class A or B with P and S endorsements, clean driving record, insurability, and the ability to pass background and pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess a HS diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Class A or B with P and S endorsements and an insurable driving record.
• Must meet vision/hearing requirements and pass background and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to maintain safety and discipline on the bus and follow regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus safely and in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the school form.
• Keep mirrors clean and properly adjusted at all times.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• Report hazards and maintain bus cleanliness and discipline.
• Complete all required reports related to bus operations and discipline.

Skills

Defensive driving

Pre-trip inspection

Record keeping

Student safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Class A or B with P&S endorsements

Job description

Rutherford County Schools East Rutherford High School - Bostic, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Part Time School Bus Driver

Rutherford County Schools East Rutherford High School - Bostic, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rutherford County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5888974

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part Time School Bus Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: School Bus Driver (Part Time) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports to: Principal or Designee Terms 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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]

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