21st Centry Afterschool Driver (CDL Holder)

21st Century Afterschool Driver (CDL Holder)

Asheville City Schools is seeking a qualified CDL (Commercial Driver's License) holder to provide safe, reliable transportation for the district's 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool programs. The driver will ensure students are transported to and from program locations in a timely and professional manner, following all North Carolina public school transportation regulations. This part-time position supports the district's commitment to student safety and access to enrichment opportunities through dependable transportation services.

Compensation and Hours:

Rate: $30.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (2-hour minimum daily) Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No holidays or Friday work

Position Duration: Through May 28, 2026

Benefits: This position is not benefits-eligible

Additional opportunities to increase driving, if available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate a North Carolina public school bus or district vehicle to transport students participating in 21st Century afterschool programs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections according to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) standards.
• Maintain accurate student rosters and ensure proper documentation of all routes.
• Communicate effectively with the Transportation Director, 21st Century Bus Coordinator, and school site staff.
• Adhere to all state laws, district transportation policies, and safety regulations governing school bus operation.
• Report promptly any concerns regarding mechanical issues, student behavior, or route logistics.
• Promote a safe, respectful environment for all students during transport.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have an acceptable driving record and successfully pass a criminal background check. Familiarity with North Carolina school transportation safety standards required. Prior experience driving for public schools or similar organizations is preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience

Must have or be eligible to obtain an NC school bus driver license and an Asheville City Schools pocket card.

Minimum Qualifications of Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk, and drive. Must be able to lift boxes up to 50 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using the prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computers and other technology.

Manual Dexterity: Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.

Work Conditions

Work occurs during the afternoon and early evening hours, Monday through Thursday. Position runs through May 28, 2026, with no work on holidays or Fridays. Outdoor driving is required in various weather conditions. Position is part-time and not benefits-eligible (no leave accrual or paid holidays).

Reports To: Transportation Director 21st Century Bus Coordinator