School Bus Driver

Excelsior Classical Academy is actively seeking responsible and dedicated school bus drivers to provide safe, efficient, and on-time transportation of children to and from our school on a daily basis. Work time is 20 hours per week. Excelsior's school year starts in early August and continues into early June.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the programs and offerings of the school. 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 for school buses; and maintaining discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. 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. Reports to Transportation Supervisor for bus driving duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers.

Reports mechanical defect(s) or failure(s) to the transportation supervisor. In the event the assigned school bus is declared unfit for service, performs preand post-trip inspections on substitute school bus.

In accordance with Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers, performs required post-trip inspection, to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated, to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.

Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Transportation Supervisor.

Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus. Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.

Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.

Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.

Transports only authorized students.

Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.

Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene of the accident until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.

Completes all required reports, including such reports as may be required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus. Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.

Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.

Maintains acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles with some experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a school bus. Must be able to quickly 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 a 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 position to assist passengers in exiting the bus within 20 seconds. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19