Bus Driver (26-27SY)

School Bus Driver

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

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience with at least 6 months of driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Ability to assist children using patience and understanding.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students, parents and the general public.

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, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.

Fuels bus as needed.

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.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting.

Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Must be 18 years of age.

Applicable training will be provided.

Must hold a 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 Henderson County Public Schools.

Clear criminal background check.

Safe driving record.

Health Certificate.