Bus Driver-15-18 Hours Weekly-Available Immediately

Minimum Salary - Bus  $16.51 Hourly
A maximum of 5 years, none Davidson County Schools, relevant experience credit is available based on approved documentation by Human Resources.
Resume Required.
Please view the job description below.
For more information contact:  Stefanie Stroud at stefaniestroud@davidson.k12.nc.us

 

 

 

Title: Bus Driver/ Bus Substitute

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment: 10 Months/As needed

Salary: Pay Grade- Regular Bus Driver $16.51/Hourly

                          - Bus Substitute $15.50 Hourly

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

 

An employee in this class operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule(s) to provide safe and efficient transportation that is time and cost effective, reliable, orderly, and that generates public confidence and respect. Work involves performing pre and post trip inspections of the bus, obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus; observing all safety regulations and standards, and  maintaining discipline to students assigned to ride the bus. The employee is also responsible for completing all required reports and securing the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.  Employee must have the ability to execute details of work according to specific instructions and be able to adapt to frequent and varying changes in the work schedule.  The employee is subject to hazards associated and exposure to various hazards such heavy traffic conditions, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases and oils.  Some independent judgment is exercised in performing daily work activities.  Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by observation and in terms of the safety, efficiency and quality of operation a school bus and performing related responsibilities.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Must be physically able to operate a school bus.  Must be able to decelerate the bus and firmly apply the brake in an emergency situation.  Must be able to turn the steering wheel of the vehicle rapidly in an emergency situation.  Must be able to begin in seated position with seat belt fastened, parking brake released, and engine running, secure the bus (parking brake set, key removed), rise from the seat, exit through the rearmost emergency exit, and be in a position to assist passengers in exiting the bus within 20 seconds. Must be able to perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

DISCLAIMER

 

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist, which can give, further details about that one specific position.  Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making a legal and defensible personnel decisions. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Updated 06/03/2019