Covid-19 Parent Acknowledgment Form
See DHHS FAQ: DHHS FAQ
“…Frequency and process is up to that school/district, such as paper versus an electronic form…”

DPI Guidance: As long as it doesn’t impact visibility or range of motion
See DHHS FAQ

Covid-19 Parent Acknowledgment Form

BEGINNING DRIVER PAY—$16.49 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 MONTHSNO 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.

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
 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”.
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.
 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:

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”.
 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.
 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 $90 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 $150.
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.”

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

Apply Here to apply for a bus driver position.
Contact Marisa Loftin at (704) 245-6702 ext.7112 to sign up for the next CDL training to obtain a bus license (Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements). This training is offered at no cost.
Check your email daily to receive a background check from the Rowan-Salisbury School System's Human Resources Department. Fill the background check request out as soon as you receive it.
After your background check has been completed and approved by Human Resources, you will need to attend the three-day classroom portion of CDL training to obtain a bus license.
Prior to the three-day on-the-road training (typically 2-4 weeks after the classroom training), a you must complete a medical examination including a TB test, drug test and physical. You will receive this information from Human Resources.
Complete the on-the-road CDL Training to obtain a bus license..
Recommendation for hire is made to Human Resources.

In order to receive your bus license you must have:
A valid North Carolina driver's license. If you have had a license in any other state in the past 10 years, a copy of your out-of-state driving record must be provided as well.
A valid email address so you can receive your background check and other paperwork from Human Resources.
A valid phone number to communicate with the Transportation Department.

If you currently hold a Rowan Salisbury School System Class B CDL and pocket card with Passenger & School Bus Endorsements license, and are wanting to inquire about a part-time (possibly full-time) job, please  email Marisa Loftin or call her at 704-245-6702 ext.7112 for more information.

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.