The employee will perform work as a bus driver, safely transporting students from home to school to home, on field trips, and performing a variety of clerical duties associated with Transportation operations.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age with at least six (6) months of driving experience with a valid operator’s license.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must have or be willing to obtain the required commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements.
Must have no STOP entry appearing on the driving record.
Must successfully complete the classroom and road training course, if not licensed.
Must possess the ability to work independently with minimum supervision once the job and route are learned.
Willing to clean the bus after students/passengers daily.
Must have and maintain a good driving record.
Must be safety conscious.
Responsibilities
Safely transports students to and from home and on field trips.
Performs student counts and gathers information concerning students and routes as required by the School and Transportation Department.
Obeys all traffic laws.
Observes all safety regulations for school buses.
Maintains student discipline, as outlined in Bus Driver Handbook.
Reports disciplinary matters to the proper authority.
Keeps assigned bus clean.
Maintains assigned schedule.
Checks bus prior to operation for mechanical problems/concerns.
Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or schedule delay/lateness.
Reports all accidents, driving hazards, and other related incidents.
Adheres to Bus Driver Agreement.
Must follow Bus Driver’s Handbook.
Must comply with all NC rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a school bus/ passenger vehicle.
Must comply with all Gaston County Schools’ rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a school bus.
Must inspect the bus for occupants at the conclusion of each run.
Expected to serve as a Bus Monitor post-accident.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Salary: $17.02 per hour, the experience will alter the rate.