School Bus Driver ($1K Sign-On Bonus)

**School Bus Driver ($1K Sign-On Bonus)**Durham, NC / OPERATIONS TEAM Transportation Team / **Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!****Please note, the application must be completed in one sitting, and your resume must be ready for submission upon applying. We look forward to receiving your application!***Maureen Joy Charter School is seeking School Bus Drivers seeking employment beginning in the fall. $1000 signing bonus paid to qualified applicants who are hired and commit to employment through the end of the school year.****Work Hours:** Monday Friday split shift, Approximate work hours are 6:00 am 8:00 am and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm with the option to work additional hours**Rate of Pay:** beginning salary at $16.25/hour (based on experience)**Job Responsibilities:** School bus drivers pick-up and drop-off students via established routes to and from school. They may also transport students and faculty for field trips, sporting events, summer camps, and other school-related activities. School bus drivers must be attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring the safety of passengers. They must verify that their vehicles are operating properly each day by testing brakes, tires and other components by submitting a daily vehicle maintenance report. Drivers are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies. All drivers will be required to participate in Covid protocol training and effectively use this training in the daily operation of transporting students.**Qualifications** Commercial driver's license with passenger and school bus endorsements Excellent customer service skills High School Diploma or equivalent Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening Spanish speakers and prior experience in a school system is a plus