POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT: Plant Operations

REPORTS TO: Facilities and Operations Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

TERM: 10 Months

In order to maintain a fully staffed transportation department, Charlotte Country Day strives to keep a pool of qualified bus drivers. Candidates will be contacted in the event that the school requires a part-time or full-time employee.

Applicants without the required class B endorsement P-S CDL may email the Transportation Supervisor at Todd.Moser@charlottecountryday.org for information on obtaining the required CDL. (Only applicants with the required CDL may complete the online application.)

POSITION SUMMARY: The bus driver position, under the supervision of a manager or supervisor, operates a bus over designated routes transporting school students, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport students, teachers, staff and/or parents on school sponsored trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations and schools.
• Transport school students, teachers, staff and/or parents on school activity trips.
• Perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school students or clients.
• Follow company policies regarding student/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, staff, and the public in general.
• As requested by the Facilities and Plant Manager or Supervisor, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
• As requested by the Facilities and Plant Manager or Supervisor, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
• As requested by the Facilities and Plant Manager or Supervisor, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies promptly.
• Advise students on safe riding instructions and perform evacuation drills as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Clean driving record
2. Certified school bus driver with class B endorsement P-S
3. Friendly, out-going, pleasant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)

• The School Bus Driver has a moderately strenuous job. The Driver must sit for long periods and requires intense concentration, particularly in poor driving conditions.
• The School Bus Driver must work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.

Sensory Demands

(The nature of demands on the incumbent’s senses)

• The School Bus Driver requires intense concentration.

Mental Demands

(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)

• The Driver must maintain order and discipline on the bus while driving in a safe and appropriate manner. Stress can be caused by the need to address behavior issues and discipline problems

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.