Bus Driver Mt. Pleasant High School

Cabarrus County School District • Mount Pleasant, NC

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About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work operating a school bus to transport students to and from school, activities, and events, along with related duties. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transportation Planner. Applicable training will be provided. The job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties or qualifications.

Requirements

• At least one year of driving experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid North Carolina commercial driver's license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse.
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and pre-employment criminal/DMV check.
• Meet the Physical Standards Test and all legal requirements of the North Carolina DMV and Cabarrus County Schools.
• Have a clear criminal background check and a safe driving record.
• Have a health certificate.
• Depending on the school or site, hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Criminal Background Check and approval letter.
• Ability to read and write.
• General knowledge of school bus operation, District geography and street locations, and the ability to operate a school bus safely.
• Ability to detect school bus equipment malfunctions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students, parents, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip school bus inspections and report operating or equipment deficiencies.
• Transport students to and from school, activities, and events.
• Clean the bus inside and out, including washing as needed, sweeping, and emptying trash.
• Obey traffic laws and follow school bus safety regulations.
• Ensure passenger safety, maintain discipline on the bus, and complete disciplinary forms as needed.
• Conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills.
• Record mileage and maintain records and reports.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed