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 the bus supervisor
Education/Qualifications: Must be eligible for a school bus driver’s license (CDL)
Responsibilities and Duties by Program Area:
Drives a school bus safely and professionally
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
Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of a school bus
Complies with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Complies with PCS Board Policies and rules set forth by the Transportation Department
Maintains logs and complete records
Participates in trainings and workshops
Ability to meet and maintain legal and physical requirements for NC School Bus Certification and local rules
Ability to operate and maneuver a school bus with proficiency
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels (administrators, parents, students, and school community)
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations
Must be able to obtain a CDL, P&S endorsements
Must be able to successfully complete a medical examination
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
Must be assigned and drive at least two school routes for the morning and afternoon
Prepares the site buses in the morning, cleans the buses, and takes the buses to the garage for maintenance and fuel
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
