ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver, including but not limited to :
• Successfully complete required classroom and testing requirements to obtain NC DMV CDL Class B with P &S learners permit within 1st 60 days of employment.

Successfully complete required behind the wheel training required to obtain NC CDL license within 1st 90 days of employment.

Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers.

• Assist bus driver in assigning seats to students on the bus and preparing seating charts.
• Assist bus driver in documenting all discipline problems and turning them in to the Principal or Assistant Principal at assigned schools.
• Assist bus driver in conducting pre-trip / post trip inspections.
• Assist bus driver in cleaning bus daily.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• Must be 18 years old with six months driving experience.
• Clean Department Motor Vehicle driving record.
• Must submit to a drug test before completing behind the wheel training.
• Must obtain a Driver's Medical Certificate before completing behind the wheel training.
• Must obtain a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License with P and S endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Understands once licensed, will be move to a School Bus Driver position within UCPS Transportation Department.

Note : 6 months probationary period applies; if at any time during the 1st 6 months of employment, the employee does not satisfy the requirements of the position, termination of employment is an option at the discretion of UCPS Transportation Services.

Last updated : 2024-06-15