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We are currently taking applications for School Bus Drivers & Monitors.
Private Bus Service needs EXPERIENCED split-shift School Bus Drivers in Charlotte, NC for elementary and middle school students. Morning and afternoon routes, Mon - Fri. (35 hrs/week). Must have Class B CDL with school bus and passenger endorsement, pass a background check and drug test. Must have an energetic personality and be great with children.
Pay: $18/hr - Bus Drivers, $14/hr - Bus Monitors
School Bus Driver is required, as a minimum to have the proper Class B CDL with a P and S endorsement.
Have a good driving record, including but not limited to: Not more than one conviction for a moving violation within the past 12 months and not more than three such convictions within the past five years. Note: For certification purposes a Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) is considered a conviction.
No conviction of Driving While Impaired (DWI) within the past five years and not more than one DWI conviction ever.
No instances of driver license suspension or revocation for moving violations within the past five years.
For recent state residents (of five years or less), a copy of your driving record from your former state of residence showing an acceptable driving history. Note: Obtaining the driving record is the responsibility of the applicant.
No convictions deemed disqualifying by federal commercial driver license (CDL) requirements.
Satisfactorily complete behind-the-wheel training, including the three skills tests, in school buses, under the instruction of the Driver Education Specialist with DMV.
Be at least 18 years of age with at least six months driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle.
Have a school bus driver certificate and a valid CDL.
Operate the school bus in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Operate the school bus according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks. Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required. Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored. Advise the Senior Administrative Officer of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
Pick up and deliver students as per a set schedule. Take attendance on the school bus. Ensure students are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers. Maintain order and discipline on the School bus. Make note of any behavioral or disciplinary problems.
Bus monitors are responsible for assisting children with getting on and off of the bus safely. They must also make sure that children are in their assigned seats, if applicable. They must make sure that children get off of the bus at the correct stops and that they are being released to the proper guardians.
The duties of a bus monitor include making sure that children remain safely seated while the bus is in motion, maintaining order on the bus, understanding and following written and oral instructions, following basic principles of early childhood development and establishing good relationships with the children, the bus driver, the parents and other staff. Monitors must also make sure that there are no children left behind after the bus route is completed and pick up any trash left behind on the buses.
Prepare assigned seating chart
Direct students to assigned seat when boarding
Direct loading of students on bus to prevent congestion unsafe conditions
Monitor conduct of students to maintain discipline and safety
Help to prevent altercations between students or damage to bus
Roll call at each stop to ensure students get off at the proper stop
Check for sleeping students at each stop
Participates in school bus safety drills
May disembark from school bus at railroad crossings clear bus across tracks
Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures
Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students before leaving the bus
Pickup any trash left by students
Perform other duties as assigned