Bus Driver @ DH Conley High School

Pitt County Schools Job Description
Starting Pay: BD $17.81 (subject to changes)   
 
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.

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