Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Education and Natural Resources; in their absence, Operations Manager.

Summary

Provides bus transportation services for visitors, including school group visits and special events, ensuring transportation system and passenger safety. Monitors equipment and performs limited maintenance. Provides information and public affairs services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive an organization‑owned bus, providing safe and efficient transportation to the visitors of Grandfather Mountain.
• When scheduled to drive, perform daily vehicle inspection and maintenance, including checking fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and tire pressures.
• Maintain records of work performed; make timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
• Exhibit a guest‑service attitude, a smile, and an obvious interest in guest comfort and service.
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and assist guests with questions and directions to various areas of the mountain.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• End‑of‑day bus cleaning duties, including sweeping, cleaning windows (when needed), wiping down seats (when needed), and removing all trash and debris.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum age: 21 years.
• High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Current CDL Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus.

Conditions of Employment

• Employee must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Employee must notify Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation and the North Carolina motor vehicle licensing agency within 30 days of conviction for any moving traffic violations.
• Employee must notify Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation if the license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, or if disqualified from driving.
• Successful candidate must submit an annual current medical examiner’s certificate and/or any medical variance documents to the NC DMV to obtain a “certified” medical status as part of the driving record.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks that require following basic safety precautions, and may include moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Physical requirements must comply with all provisions of NCDMV “1.5 – CDL Requirements for Obtaining a Commercial A, B or C.”