Bus Driver 2024 - 2025 (2)

Other-Transportation Dept - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Charlotte, NC

51-100 employees

About the position

The Bus Driver position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) students to and from their assigned schools. This role requires adherence to all relevant laws and safety regulations while maintaining discipline and communication with students and school officials.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus to transport students to and from assigned schools in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and transportation operation guidelines.
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, including clearing the bus and evacuating students quickly in emergencies.
• Maintains safe driver standards and applicable physical and dexterity standards.
• Maintains knowledge of assigned bus routes and students assigned to the bus.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Discharges students only at authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Identifies and reports changes in run directions and routes to the transportation department.
• Performs pre and post inspection activities, including checking for mechanical defects and ensuring all students have exited the vehicle by the end of the route.
• Exercises responsible leadership during school field trips, in or out of the district.
• Reports all accidents and participates in post-accident drug testing requirements.
• Enforces regulations against smoking, eating, and drinking on the bus.
• Keeps the school bus clean and free of safety hazards.
• Fuels the bus if required by parking location.
• Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle, including making a visual inspection for damage and securing all windows and doors.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with bus monitors, district personnel, school officials, and parents.
• Keeps up to date on current technology used by CMS as job appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 6 months driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle (no previous bus driving experience required).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a Commercial Learners Permit.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class B North Carolina commercial driver's license before receiving a bus route.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid school bus driver certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record as outlined by North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nice-to-haves

• First aid certification preferred.

Benefits

• Salary starting from $20.04 per hour.
• 9-month term position.