year @ Holbrook Middle

Gaston County Schools•Lowell, NC

About The Position

The Bus Driver safely transports students between home and school and on field trips, and performs clerical duties associated with Transportation operations. The position includes maintaining student discipline, following assigned routes and schedules, inspecting and cleaning the assigned bus, and reporting mechanical problems, delays, accidents, hazards, and other incidents. The employee must comply with applicable bus driver handbooks, agreements, and local, state, and federal rules governing safe bus operation. Following an accident, the employee is expected to serve as a Bus Monitor and assist with student safety and transportation.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have at least six months of driving experience with a valid operator’s license.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have or be willing to obtain a commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements.
Have no STOP entry on the driving record and maintain a good driving record.
Successfully complete classroom and road training if not licensed.
Be willing to clean the bus daily after students or passengers.
Be safety conscious.
Have general knowledge of routine bus maintenance requirements.
Be able to work independently with minimum supervision after learning the job and route.
Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Have good people skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, supervisors, school employees, parents, and students.
Be able to read, write, maintain records, and perform simple calculations.
Be physically able to operate a school bus, climb steps multiple times daily, and rapidly turn the steering wheel and firmly apply the brake in an emergency.
Be able to perform the specified emergency egress procedure and reach a position to assist passengers within 20 seconds.
Be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; the physical demand classification is Medium Work.
If offered a position, pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test; the safety-sensitive position is subject to random drug testing.
If working with preschool children, meet the federally mandated childcare background check and fingerprint requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely transport students to and from home and on field trips.
Count students and gather information about students and routes as required by the School and Transportation Department.
Obey traffic laws and follow school bus safety regulations and applicable rules and handbooks.
Maintain student discipline and report disciplinary matters to the proper authority.
Keep the assigned bus clean, including cleaning it after students or passengers have ridden.
Maintain the assigned schedule and report mechanical failures or delays to the proper authority.
Check the bus for mechanical problems or concerns before operation and inspect for occupants at the conclusion of each run.
Report accidents, driving hazards, and related incidents.
Serve as a Bus Monitor post-accident.
As a Bus Monitor, assist students boarding and leaving the bus, ensure they are seated while the bus is moving, and help in medical or behavioral situations.
As a Bus Monitor, maintain discipline, monitor students on trips, perform student counts, gather route information, and learn and assist with routes.
Perform other duties as assigned.