School Bus Driver

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers, and others on school field and activity trips.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with school policies and procedures; reports and documents incidents involving student discipline.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates students according to written and practiced procedures, ensuring that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Inventories bus emergency and first-aid supplies and equipment; reports needed equipment to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Performs a pre-trip inspection.
• Checks the condition of the vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield, wipers, lights, fuel, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in proper working order.
• Performs a post-trip inspection.
• Checks for items left on the bus, as well as vandalism to the bus and bus equipment.
• Ensures all students have exited the bus.
• At the end of the daily route, ensures that the vehicle is parked properly and all windows and doors are secured.
• Completes a visual inspection of the bus and reports any bus defects or needed repairs immediately.
• Reports all traffic violations or accidents promptly.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” School Bus and “P” Passenger Endorsements
• Previous experience working as a bus driver preferred, but not required
• Clean driving record with no recent driving violations
• Record must be in good status; not suspended, disqualified or revoked
• Possess or be willing to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid
• Reliable and proficient in meeting time schedules

Compensation

$18.00/hr

Work Location

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Deadline to apply

This position will remain open until filled.