Bus Driver

Nash County Public Schools • Nashville, NC

11h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The employee operates school buses transporting students on established routes according to a time schedule, while complying with all traffic regulations. Guidelines and procedures are set forth in the Bus Driver Manual.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must have no points on driving record and be able to pass required physical exam including drug test.
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and pass State Skill Test and State Written Test
• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Ability to pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses.
• General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
• Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus.
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.
• Ability to maintain a clean school bus.
• Ability to complete required reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus safely and professionally.
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections.
• Complies with all traffic rules and regulations.
• Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
• Participates in on-site training.
• Demonstrates proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.
• Maintains safe and orderly environment on the bus.
• Supervises the safe loading and unloading of students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED