Fuel Truck Driver & Bus Driver at Jackson County Schools in Sylva, NC

Fuel Truck Driver (Bus Garage) and Bus Driver (Cullowhee Valley School)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Non Exempt Position; 12 month position; Full Time; 4 hours per day (fuel truck driver/shop technician)

SALARY: Bus Driver NC 04-06; Fuel Truck NC 05-06; Based on qualifications and experience

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: NC State CDL – Class B License with N (tanker), P (passenger), and S (school bus) endorsement, must be obtained the first 90 days of employment. Desirable: H (Hazmat) Endorsement, NC School Bus Inspection Certificate Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalency with specialized training to operate heavy tanker fuel trucks.

DUTIES:

Fuel Truck

• Operates fuel delivery vehicles; loads fuel tanker at bulk fuel facility; fuel school and activity buses on a scheduled, assigned route; maintains accurate records of dispensed fuel and provides fuel accounting documentation directly to the Cost Clerk for entry into tracking system.

• Demonstrates awareness and understanding of pertinent OSHA requirements. • Check oil, antifreeze-coolant, and water levels on vehicles; adds fluids as needed. • Reviews and inspects buses and vehicles for maintenance problems; documents and reports as required. • Cleans and washes district vehicles; transports as needed. • May perform routine minor repairs on fleet vehicles. • Performs other related duties as assigned by Transportation Director. • Ability to operate/drive a fuel tanker truck and refuel buses and district vehicles. • Ability to perform routine inspections of fleet vehicles to identify safety and mechanical problems. • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment. • Ability to perform minor repairs on fleet vehicles.

Bus Driver

•Regular morning bus route; times may vary depending on route

BENEFITS: Benefits Available.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

**The Jackson County Public School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person in hiring, tenure, or promotion on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or handicaps in any of its education or employment programs or activities. Assignments are made in accordance with the needs of the school system and are subject to change.**