Bus Driver

School Bus DriverSalary: $16.97 hourly - Starting PayDeadline Date For Receiving Applications: Until FilledEssential Job Functions:Maintains proficiency in driving skills.Responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation.Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school buses.Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times.Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.Transports only authorized students.Reports infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee.Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.Performs daily pre-trip inspections; complies with standards of bus cleanliness.Operates the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the Transportation Office.Attends bus safety meetings.Informs Transportation Director and TIMS Coordinator of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop.Accepts responsibility for securing the school bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route.Accepts responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus.Maintains acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.Qualifications:A High School Diploma.Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months of driving experience.Must possess and maintain a North Carolina Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card.Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing.Must never been convicted of a DWI Offense.Instructions To Applicants:The stated deadline will be strictly adhered to. All applications must be on-line with the Public Schools of Robeson County by 5:00 p.m. on the stated deadline date in order to be considered for the position.Applicants: New/Active Applicants: Must submit an online application.Current Employees: Must submit a letter of interest and resume for this specific opening. Send to: Human Resources Department ATTN: Courtney Sutton, Director of Classified Personnel Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Process: All applications received for this position will be reviewed by the Transportation Department and the Human Resources Department. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be retained on an active status for a period of one (1) year.