Bus Driver

Bus Driver Rockingham County Schools Holmes Middle - Eden, North Carolina Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rockingham County Schools Job Details Job ID: 5345645 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 20, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description General Statement of Job Under general supervision, operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the programs and offerings of the school system. Work involves performing pre-and post-trip inspections of the bus; operating a bus; obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus; observing all safety regulations and standards for school buses; and maintaining discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. Employee is also responsible for completing all required reports and securing the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel. Reports to a Zone Transportation Supervisor for bus driving duties. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documents inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers. Reports mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to the Zone Transportation Supervisor, Zone Routing Specialist, the mechanic on-duty, or the school bus garage control center. In the event the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs pre- and post-trip inspections on substitute school bus. Performs required post-trip inspection to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior. Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Zone Transportation Supervisor. Reports to the Zone Transportation Supervisor any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal which will necessitate a change in the route, bus stops and/or schedule. Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus. Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency. Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions. Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the bus, establishing a discipline plan consistent with school disciplinary objectives, with clear progressive consequences and rewards for maintaining proper safety standards. Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal. Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations. Transports only authorized students. Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans, food wrappers and other items that may present a safety problem. Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor. Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the bus. Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus during an accident, determining existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining safety of all passengers. Secures the bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route, parking properly, inspecting for damage, and securing all windows and doors. Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel. Minimum Training and Experience Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles with experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification. Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a school bus, including rapid deceleration and steering in emergencies, be able to exit the bus within 20 seconds, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Ability to speak and signal people to convey information effectively. Language Ability: Ability to read, prepare, and speak correspondence, reports, and instructions in proper format. Intelligence: Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables. Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record, deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions; must communicate effectively in standard English. Numerical Aptitude: Ability to use mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in operating a school bus. Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle a variety of items and control knobs, switches, etc. Color Discrimination: Ability to recognize colors of traffic signals and devices (red, green, amber). Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to adapt to stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Physical Communication: Ability to talk and/or hear; sufficient hearing to distinguish warning sounds. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus. Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations. Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses; general knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions. Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Operating Instructions. Ability to detect and report mechanical defects or failures. Ability to maintain discipline of students and keep the bus clean. Ability to complete required reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians and school personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as needed. DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $15 to $21.68 per hour Job Requirements Contact Information Michael Hodges, Assistant Principal Holmes Middle Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr