Transportation

BEGINNING DRIVER PAY—$12.02 PER HOUR

MOST ROUTES ARE PART-TIME WITH LIMITED PART-TIME BENEFITS (SICK LEAVE, VACATION LEAVE, PAID HOLIDAYS)

SOME FULL-TIME ROUTES AVAILABLE WITH FULL-TIME BENEFITS (HEALTH INSURANCE, RETIREMENT)

OFF WORK ON ALL HOLIDAYS, WEEKENDS AND SUMMER MONTHS

NO EVENING WORK

Must be able bodied and free of physical handicaps that would affect ability to drive

Must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses

Must not suffer from chronic diseases or health conditions that would affect driving ability

A DOT medical card is now required in addition to your CDL License.

Click here for the occupational health service application process, and follow the steps. This applies for first time non CDL holders that are going through the 3 day class, as well as existing CDL holders that are looking to renew their license and need to get a medical card for the first time or renewing your medical card.

By Jan 1, 2021 all activity and school bus drivers will need DOT medical examination listed in the Driver License system to remain active on pocket cards. 

RSS DOT Medical:  PREARRANGED $70 FEE. IF NOT DONE THROUGH OCCUDX, FEE WOULD BE $105

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERIVCES APPLICATION PROCESS

 *Please read entire instructions sheet before reaching out with questions, if you still have questions please reach out to OccuDx (704-237-1095) not the school district.

Navigate to the Medical Services Applicant Processing Portal via this link: https://occudx.com/maps/ 

• NEW HIRES THAT WILL BE DRIVING A BUS NEED TO FOLLOW THESE STEP

  1.  You will see the “Welcome!” page and a window entitled “Select Organization”.  Type in RSS and the name “RSS Bus Drivers and Teacher Assistants” will appear below the box.  Click on the title and it will populate in the field.  Then click “GET STARTED”.

  2. The window “Your Testing” will appear.   All testing is a requirement and will automatically be selected for you. All forms will be emailed to you along with your drug testing pass after checkout.  If you have any questions or if you need the forms resent to you, please email clientservices@occudx.com or call 704.237.1095.

  3.  Enter your contact information and click continue. “Choose your clinic” will appear with the only clinic available for testing. The total payment is $130 for medical tests.  Click Continue.  You will be redirected to an external payment portal to enter your credit card information.  Click Submit Securely.

 Please scroll down to "After Payment is Process" tap

 

• EXISTING EMPLOYEES NEEDING TO COMPLETE A RECERTIFICATION PHYSICAL FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

  1.  You will see the “Welcome!” page and a window entitled “Select Organization”.  Type in RSS and the name “RSS Bus Driver Re certifications” will appear below the box.  Click on the title and it will populate in the field.  Then click “GET STARTED”.

  2.  The window “Your Testing” will appear with the DOT physical option already highlighted. Enter your contact information and click continue.  The only clinic available for testing will appear. Click on the box with the clinic information and click continue.  The total payment is $70 for recertification DOT physical.

  3.  You will be redirected to an external payment portal to enter your credit card information. Click Submit Securely.

• AFTER PAYMENT IS PROCESSED

 Within 1-2 hours of payment, an email will be sent to the email address provided. This email will either be from clientservices@occudx.com or noreply@occudx.com. 

• Note: If the email has not been received within 1-2 hours of payment, please check your junk/SPAM folder. If after this time frame and checking your junk/SPAM folder you have not received the email, please call 704-237-1095.  If you are submitting your payment after our business hours of Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, your order will not be processed until the next business day.  If you are submitting your payment after 3pm you may not receive an email until the next business day.  Print the necessary authorization and medical forms listed and/or provided in the email.  Take the forms with you to the clinic.

 PRINT RECEIPT FROM EMAIL FOR LATER RSS REIMBURSEMENT 

If not done by this procedure you may pay more than $70

 

Beginning Jan 1, 2018 all renewals need a DOT medical in Driver License system before renewing pocket card with the DMV instructor at the RSS Transportation Deparment.

You may renew either CDL first then certification (Driving with DMV Instructor at RSS Trans. Dept.) OR renew  certification and then CDL. As stated earlier, SBTS/DEPS can NOT even schedule renewal certification without seeing current DOT Medical in the Driver License System as NON-EXCEPTED INTERSTATE.

You will get a 3-yr CDL $84 for just P&S endorsements; ask for a receipt for RSS reimbursement.  If you are NOT currently certified, renewing the 5-yr CDL will be $140.

DMV open 8:00 am -5:00 pm (appointments for Salisbury 704-633-5873)

DMV does take debit/credit

When renewing at the DMV Driver License Department you will check NON-EXCEPTED INTERSTATE on the form.   https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/dot-medical-exam-and-commercial-motor-vehicle-certification

 

While many North Carolinians are ahead of the deadline, we have two short years to get four million of our residents prepared,” DMV Commissioner Torre J. Jessup said. “I encourage everyone to gather their documents and obtain their REAL ID now. Traveling by air will be easier with a REAL ID when the Transportation Security Administration begins enforcing tougher identification requirements at airports in 2020.”

 

The N.C. REAL ID is just like a traditional North Carolina license or ID, but has a star in the upper right corner. The federal REAL ID Act established the requirements and the program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

 

To obtain their first REAL ID, residents must bring the following verification documents to a local driver license office:

•One (1) proof of identity, date or birth and/or legal presence (lawful status): certified birth certificate or unexpired U.S. Passport

•One (1) proof of name change: certified marriage license or certified divorce decree

•One (1) proof Social Security number: Social Security card, W-2 or 1099 tax form with full name and number

•Two (2) proofs of current address: driver license, vehicle registration card, voter registration card, cable bill, utility bill or bank statement

 

DMV officials have a few tips for residents preparing to visit the DMV office for their first REAL ID:

1.If your license or ID card expires in 2020, plan to renew your license as a REAL ID within six months of your expiration date. Your renewal fee will be the same.

2.If your license or ID card expires after 2020, make an appointment now to obtain a REAL ID for $13. Once your card expires, you can renew it online.

3.Bring your certified marriage license or court documents if your current name does not match your certified birth certificate or U.S. Passport.

4.Decrease your wait time by scheduling an appointment at (919) 715-7000 for any driver license office.

 

Residents who choose not to get a REAL ID will have a license or ID card noted with “Not for Federal Identification”.

 

Without a REAL ID or U.S. Passport, travelers will have to provide additional identification to board a commercial flight and visit federal facilities beginning Oct. 1, 2020. The required identification may vary.

 

For more information about REAL ID, including the complete list of verification documents, visit NCREALID.gov.

Must be 18 years of age and have at least 6 months driving experience

No more than one moving violation within the last 12 months

No more than 3 moving violations within the last 5 years

No DWI/DUI convictions within the last 5 years—only one in driving history

No suspension of license within the last 5 years

Valid North Carolina drivers license

Three days of classroom training and passing of tests

Three days of on-the-road training

Must pass criminal background check

Negative drug test

All DMV records for the last 10 years (including out-of-state) will be reviewed n a case-by-case basis

1. Complete on-line application at

Apply Here

2. Sign up for bus driver training class by calling 704-245-6702, ext 7112. or print this Enrollment Form off, and then scan in the completed document into Marisa Holman