School Bus Driver Featured Winston-Salem, NC

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a reliable School Bus Driver to safely transport students in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements and possess strong communication skills.

This part-time position requires driving a school bus on scheduled routes and ensuring student safety. Compensation is $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current CDL with 'S' and 'P' endorsements required.
• Previous experience as a bus driver preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a school bus on designated routes.
• Maintain order and discipline among students.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Clean driving record

Communication skills

Reliability

Ability to follow safety procedures

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

School Bus Driver

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/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 per hour.

Work Location

Winston‑Salem, North Carolina

Job Type

Part‑time (less than 40 hrs).

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.