School Bus Driver

Carter G Woodson Charter School; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit charter school in Winston-Salem is looking for bus drivers to safely transport students to school and extracurricular events. Candidates must have a high school education, a valid Commercial Driver’s License with 'S' and 'P' endorsements, and a clean driving record. Responsibilities include maintaining student safety, performing inspections of the bus, and ensuring timely arrivals. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, and the position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with 'S' School Bus and 'P' Passenger Endorsements.
• Clean driving record with no recent driving violations.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be reliable and proficient in meeting time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus over designated routes.
• Transports students on field and activity trips.
• Maintains order and discipline among students.
• Evacuates students in emergencies according to procedures.
• Inventories bus emergency supplies and equipment.
• Performs pre-trip inspections on the vehicle.
• Performs post-trip inspections for items left on the bus.
• Parks the vehicle properly at the end of the route.
• Reports traffic violations or accidents promptly.

Job description

(Carter G. Woodson School)

Carter G. Woodson School is a non‑profit charter school in Winston‑Salem, N.C. We serve 500 students from grades K – 12 each year and support over 80 + staff. We are seeking bus drivers to join our team to transport students to and from school and extracurricular events following a scheduled route while ensuring student safety. The desired candidate for this position exercises responsible leadership and communicates in a professional and positive manner at all times with parents, staff, students, school officials, and any other individual they may come in contact with.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers, and others on school field and activity trips.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with school policies and procedures; reports and documents incidents involving student discipline.
• In case of accidents or emergencies, evacuates students according to written and practiced procedures, ensuring that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Inventories bus emergency and first‑aid supplies and equipment; reports needed equipment to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Perform a pre‑trip inspection. Check the condition of the vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield, wipers, lights, fuel, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in proper working order.
• Perform a post‑trip inspection. Check for items left on the bus, as well as vandalism to the bus and bus equipment. Ensure all students have exited the bus.
• At the end of the daily route, ensure that the vehicle is parked properly and all windows and doors are secured. Complete a visual inspection of the bus and report any bus defects or needed repairs immediately.
• Report all traffic violations or accidents promptly.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” School Bus and “P” Passenger Endorsements. Previous experience working as a bus driver preferred, but not required.
• Clean driving record with no recent driving violations. Record must be in good status; not suspended, disqualified or revoked.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be reliable and proficient in meeting time schedules.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $18.00 hr.

Work Location

Winston‑Salem, North Carolina

Deadline to apply

This position will remain open until filled.