EC Bus Driver

Cabarrus County School District • Concord, NC

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About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work operating a school bus, transporting students to and from school, activities or events, and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transportation Planner.

Requirements

• High School or GED preferred.
• Applicant requirement of at least 1 year of driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• General knowledge of operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the District and the location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a school bus.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment, as related to general knowledge of the school bus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students, parents and the general public.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse
• Applicable training will be provided.
• Valid commercial driver's license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement in the State of North Carolina.
• Pre-employment DOT Drug Test is required
• Pre-employment Criminal/DMV check is required
• Physical Standards Test and all legal requirements of the NC DMV and Cabarrus County Schools
• Clear criminal background check
• Safe driving record
• Health Certificate
• Depending on the school/site you must hold or be eligible for a NC Dept. of Health and Human Services Child Care Criminal Background Check and approval letter.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-trip school bus inspection; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Transports students to and from school, along with other activities and events.
• Cleans bus inside and out including washing as needed, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.
• Obeys traffic laws and observes safety regulations for school bus operations.
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; completes disciplinary forms as needed
• Conducts periodic emergency evacuation drills.
• Records mileage; maintains records and reports.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED