Pitt County Schools Job Description
Site Bus Driver
Report To: Transportation Director
Term of Employment: 10 Months
Performance Evaluation: Performance is to be evaluated annually by Ridgewood Elementary School Bus Admin
Education/Qualifications: Must be eligible for a school bus driver's license (CDL)
Key Points:
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Must drive an elementary route and a secondary route.
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Additional time used to maintain buses at site.
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Help with bus administrative tasks (Headcounts, seating charts, passing out/taking up paperwork)
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6 hour position
Responsibilities and Duties by Program Area:
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Drives a school bus safely and professionally
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Maintains order and discipline of students assigned to the school bus in accordance with PCS Board Policies pertaining to discipline and the PCS Code of Conduct
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Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of a school bus
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Complies with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
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Complies with PCS Board Policies and rules set forth by the Transportation Department
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Maintains logs and complete records
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Participates in trainings and workshops
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Ability to meet and maintain legal and physical requirements for NC School Bus Certification and local rules
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Ability to operate and maneuver a school bus with proficiency
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels (administrators, parents, students, and school community)
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Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations
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Must be able to obtain a CDL, P&S endorsements
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Must be able to successfully complete a medical examination
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Must be required to successfully complete the physical standards testing set forth by the School Bus & Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and the School System's Transportation Department
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Must be assigned and drive at least two school routes for the morning and afternoon
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Prepares the site buses in the morning, cleans the buses, and takes the buses to the garage for maintenance and fuel
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Performs other duties as assigned by Ridgewood Administration
