What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver 2025 - 2026 (2) position at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Careers?
JOB GOAL
Responsible for driving a school bus to provide safe, efficient, and on-time transportation of CMS students to and from assigned schools on a daily basis.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Drives a school bus to transport students to and from assigned schools in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, administrative codes, and transportation operation guidelines.
- Obeys all traffic laws, and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, including clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
- 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; reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
- Discharges students only at the 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 to include, but not limited to - mechanical defects, adequate fuel levels, items left on the bus, vandalism to the bus interior, and ensures all students have exited the vehicle by the end of the route.
- Exercises responsible leadership when on school field trips, in or out of the district.
- Reports all accidents and participates in/meets all post-accident drug testing requirements.
- Enforces regulations against smoking, eating, and drinking on the bus.
- Keeps the school bus clean and free of any items which may present a safety problem.
- Fuels bus if required by parking location.
- Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route, including parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
- Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as directed by area manager.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with bus monitors, district personnel, school officials, and parents.
- Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology used by CMS, as job appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & abilities
- Ability to adhere to safety practices
- Ability to read, interpret and follow printed and electronic maps, route descriptions, and directions
- Ability to operate district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
- Understanding of pre and post trip procedures
- Ability to meet requirements physical standards prescribed by NC DMV
- Knowledge of first aid, health standards, and hazards including the ability to administer first aid
- Understanding of safe driving practices and safety practices and procedures
- Ability and knowledge to utilize wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc. (by assignment)
- Ability to communicate with students and adults both written and verbally
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email
Education, Training & Experience
- 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
OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
- 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)
- Commercial driver license (CDL) holders and applicants must meet the medical qualifications set by the NC General Statute Medical Qualifications Standards Applicable to Commercial Drivers.
- Must maintain an acceptable driving record as outlined by North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles as legal requirements for issuance of a school bus driver certification
Preferred qualifications
- First aid certification preferred.
School Year 2025 -2026
# of Jobs 100.00
Salary: From 20.04
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma
Term 9 Month
Salary : $20