Bus Driver

School Bus Driver – Job Responsibilities

Purpose:

The School Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation of students over a specified route, according to a time schedule, for curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, along with regulations pertaining to the Department of Transportation.

Complies with all traffic ordinance.

Observes all mandatory safety regulation for school buses.

In tandem with the Bus Monitor, maintains discipline when students are on the us.

Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.

Keeps assigned bus clean.

Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.

Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.

Discharges students only at authorized stops.

Transports only authorized students.

Reports all accidents and completed required reports.

Stays current with state rules and regulations pertaining to driving and transporting students.

Other: 

School Bus Driver is a non-exempt hourly paid position and is required to clock in and out to ensure accurate record keeping to comply with Department of Labor standards.

Must have a reliable means of communication for quick response to the Office Manager and Headmaster to support effective school operations.  

Qualifications

The Bus Driver will have the following experience and attributes:

High school degree or equivalent.

Valid North Carolina driver’s license with CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) endorsement.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to read a map

Interpersonal skills for communication with children, bus monitor, parents or other staff.

Excellent communication skills: active listening, instruction, speaking.

Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.