About this role
Pitt County Schools Job Description 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.