Bus Driver

Pitt County Schools Job Description

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Reports To: Bus Supervisor

Supervises: No One

General Statement of Duties: Performs duties of transporting students in accordance with Federal Laws, State Laws, and Pitt County Board of Education Policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to meet legal and physical requirements of North Carolina School Bus Certification and Pitt County Board of Education Policy.
• Ability to operate and maneuver a school bus with proficiency
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels; (i.e., administrative, parents, students and the general public).
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations
• Ability to earn the respect of students of all ages and deal sensitively with their needs

Education and Special Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), with a school bus "S" restriction.
• Must be able to successfully complete a medical examination, meeting standards set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and Pitt County Schools.
• Must be able to successfully complete Physical Performance Evaluation, meeting standards set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and Pitt County Schools.

Term of Employment: 180 days (School Year Calendar)

Probationary Periods: Initial employment 90 days

Responsibilities:

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally
• Maintain order and discipline of students assigned to the school bus in accordance to the Pitt County Board of Education Policy pertaining to Discipline and School Code of Conduct.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus notifying the transportation department immediately of defects before the bus is moved, except to prevent immediate injury or loss of life.
• Complies with all Federal Laws, State Laws and Local Rules, Regulations and Policies.
• Maintains logs and completes reports as requested
• Participates in training and workshops
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.