Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 School Year

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK:

Transport students safely and efficiently, to and from school, according to a specified route and time schedule. Provide a safe and orderly atmosphere while adhering to all safety regulations.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Month

SALARY: Grade 51B – Minimum $17.47 / Hour

$2500.00 sign-on bonus - $1250.00 paid when CDL permit is in hand with the P and S endorsement and hired as safety assistant ($16.07 / Hour). $1250.00 and reimbursement of permit and license fees will be paid after driving 90 business days on a permanent route.

$1000.00 bonus per referral. Bonus paid in two installments following the schedule above.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have at least six months of driving experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must posses a valid NC Driver’s License and a good driving record
• Must submit to a preemployment background check
• Must submit to preemployment, as well as random and post-accident, drug testing
• Must possess good moral character
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Must attend and successfully complete classroom (virtual) and behind the wheel training, conducted by DMV personnel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to obtain an NCDOT medical card (paid for by OCS)
• Must have acceptable vision
• Must have acceptable hearing
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, climb, and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to enter and exit the bus in a forward-facing movement
• Must be able to exit the bus through the rear emergency door
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Must be able to perform routine cleaning task
• Must be able to complete and update required paperwork in a timely manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transport students to/from school from stops along established routes
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, equipment, and property
• Obey all federal, state, and local laws
• Adhere to all provisions of the Pupil Transportation Regulations of Board of Education and all terms of the School Bus Driver Handbook
• Maintain knowledge of assigned routes and students assigned to bus
• Supervise students and maintain discipline on the bus
• Ensure students stay in seats while bus is in operation
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and report all damage and/or malfunctions to supervisor immediately
• Clean and sanitize interior of the bus regularly
• Clean exterior of bus including windows and light lenses
• Report all traffic violations and accidents promptly
• Report all injuries, illness, and discipline problems to the appropriate immediately or as soon as reasonably possible
• Ensure that no student is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time
• Ensure all students have departed bus at the end of every route
• Instruct students in rider safety annually and practice emergency exit drills at least twice annually
• Prevent any object to be placed in the bus that would restrict passageways or emergency exits
• Keep all items on the bus secured
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
• Report personal absences in time for the supervisor to secure a substitute driver
• Attend all required in-service training
• Record mileage, maintain records, and complete reports fully and accurately
• Exercise good judgement in appraising situations
• Exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians, students, and all staff
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Operate a two-way radio as a means of communication to supervisor and/or transportation department only
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.

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