Substitute Bus Driver

Elevate Academy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in North Carolina is seeking a qualified bus driver to manage student transport. The ideal candidate will hold a valid CDL class B with the necessary endorsements and demonstrate safe driving experience. Responsibilities include bus operation while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining discipline among students. Applicants must also pass various checks and demonstrate a commitment to bus maintenance. Flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, may be required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Knowledge of effective discipline procedures when managing students.
• Commitment to proper bus maintenance.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug tests, and a background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and first aid courses.
• Knowledge of bus passenger safety and discipline procedures.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents.
• Awareness of proper bus maintenance and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bus while managing students.
• Observe all laws and regulations related to bus operation.
• Ensure passenger safety and effective discipline during transport.

Skills

Safe driving experience

Works well with students and staff

Knowledge of bus passenger safety

Ability to pass CPR and first aid courses

Physical fitness standards

CPR and first aid

Public safety awareness

Student management

Compliance with laws and policies

Team communication

Job description

SUMMARY

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a clean driving record and possess a current CDL, class B with school bus and airbrake endorsements. Applicants must pass a background check, submit a drug test, and pass a physical. The driver must be able to operate the bus, manage students, and observe all laws, rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Willing to secure Commercial Drivers License (CDL) including all necessary endorsements and training: Passenger, School Bus, “B”, Airbrakes
• Hold a class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
• Meet the physical examination standards of the federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Is twenty-one years of age or older
• Safe driving experience as determined by the Board
• Pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, and random drug tests while employed
• Ability to pass CPR and first aid courses
• Knowledge of bus passenger safety and effective discipline procedures
• Works well with students, staff, and parents
• Awareness of and commitment to proper bus maintenance
• Follows board and school policies and guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time. Additional physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision. May be required to lift 50 lbs. and work in an environment with exposure to petroleum fumes and work occasionally outside. May be required to work flexible hours including early morning and late evenings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this environment. The noise level can vary depending upon the daily activity but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range. He/she is frequently exposed to infection (germs, bacteria, viruses). The employee continuously interacts with the public, staff, and students. The employee must frequently meet multiple demands from several people. The work environment includes inside and outside areas. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Current Posting

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:28:30 PM CST.