Transportation Vehicle Operator (2026/2027)

cmsk12.org; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Transportation Vehicle Operator for the 2026/2027 school year to transport students on designated routes safely and on time.

The role requires a valid NC Class C license, ELDT training, a clean driving record, and the ability to work with monitors, school staff, and parents. The position is full-time and based at district facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid NC Class C driver's license.
• Clean driving record with six months driving experience.
• Ability to complete NC ELDT training.
• First aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive student transport vehicle on assigned routes according to schedule.
• Adhere to all laws, policies, and safety regulations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Demonstrate safe student management and field trip leadership.
• Communicate effectively with monitors, staff, and parents.

Skills

Safe driving

Route planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

First aid knowledge

Independence

Education

NC Driver's License Class C

ELDT training

High school or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Vehicle Operator (2026/2027)

Transportation

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Non Instructional/Operations - Transportation

Job Number 4600322546

Start Date

Open Date 06/15/2026

Closing Date 12/31/2026

General Definition of Work

The Transportation Vehicle Operator, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion driving a vehicle and providing safe, efficient, and on-time transportation for students to and from assigned schools daily. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Manager, Area Transportation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Flat Rate Schedule/Full-time, 9 months

Reports To

Manager, Area Transportation

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Drive a student transport vehicle to transport students to and from assigned schools in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, administrative codes, and transportation operation guidelines
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for student transport vehicles including clearing the vehicle and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency
• Enforce all policies and rules governing student conduct and maintain order in a fair and consistent manner; report non-compliant student behavior to the proper authority
• Ensure students transported are limited to those authorized and appropriately assigned to the route
• Ensure students exit the vehicle only at authorized school or drop off locations
• Drives assigned route(s) in accordance with provided routing documentation, schedule, and timelines.
• Identify changes impacting run directions and routes; report needed changes to the transportation department
• Keep the student transport vehicle clean and free of any items which may present a safety problem
• Perform pre- and post-route inspection of vehicle including, but not limited to, reporting mechanical defects, logging items left, reporting vandalism to the interior, ensuring all students have exited the vehicle by the end of the route, and securing all windows and doors to protect interior of the vehicle
• Park the vehicle properly and maintain adequate fuel levels
• Report any accidents to the transportation department
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with monitors, district personnel, school officials, and parents
• Exercise responsible leadership when on school field trips
• Safely operate a district fleet vehicle to travel to assigned job sites, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company driving policies
• Maintain the vehicle in clean, orderly, and serviceable condition, promptly reporting any maintenance needs, damage, or safety concerns
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of operating a student transport vehicle and safe driving practices
• Ability to adhere to safety practices and to administer first aid as needed
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow maps, route descriptions, and directions
• Ability to operate district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment as well as wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, and similar equipment if required by assignment
• Ability to meet requirements physical standards prescribed by NC DMV
• Ability to maintain safe driver standards and applicable physical and dexterity standards
• Ability to learn assigned routes and students assigned
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Clean driving record with at least six (6) months driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle and completion of or ability to complete NC's Enty-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
• Possess a valid Class C driver's license issued by the NC DMV
• First aid certification preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to provide own transportation to/from work
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

School Year 2026/2027

# of Jobs 5.00

Teacher Scale N

Term 9 Month

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the frequent exertion of up to ten pounds of force and occupational exertion of up to fifty pounds of force
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• The work environment requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing in environments of elevated noise levels
• Visual acuity requires navigating designated route(s)
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work requires exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions with a range of temperature
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear
• The worker is subject to atmospheric One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory systems or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.