Bus Driver Trainee

Young World Physical Education; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools Clyde A. Erwin Middle School in Asheville, NC seeks a Bus Driver Trainee. You will join a training program to earn NC DMV CDL Class B with P&S endorsements, completing required classroom work and behind-the-wheel practice.

Work hours vary (2–4 hours/day) for about 10 months; pay starts at $15/hour as a trainee, with higher driver pay ranging from $19.56 to $25.08 as you advance, and benefits after certification for longer hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom and testing requirements to obtain NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within 1st 60 days of employment.
• Complete behind the wheel training to obtain NC CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements.
• Obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 1st 90 days of employment.
• Pass the DOT physical.
• Assist bus driver in safety, seating, discipline documentation, inspections, and route learning.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Bus Driver Trainee

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This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

• Job ID: 5869283
• Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Aug 04, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Hours per Day: varies, 2-4 hours on average
Months of Employment: 10
Position Type: Continuing
Level of Benefits: None. Benefits will be available upon completion of bus driver certification. Partial benefits if the position is 4+ hours or Full benefits if the position is 6+ hours
Trainee Pay:$15 Per hour
Bus Driver Pay Range:$19.56 - $25.08(Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement and is based on state service)
Minimum Degree Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired

Job Description: Bus Driver Trainee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver, including but not limited to:
  • Successfully complete classroom and testing requirements to obtain NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within 1st 60 days of employment.
  • Successfully complete behind the wheel training required to obtain NC CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements.
  • Successfully obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 1st 90 days of employment.
  • Successfully passing the DOT physical
• Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers
• Assist bus driver in assigning seats to students on the bus and preparing seating charts.
• Assist bus driver in documenting all discipline problems and turning them into the Principal and/or Assistant Principal at assigned schools.
• Assist bus driver in conducting pre/post-trip inspections
• Assist bus driver in cleaning bus daily.
• Learn bus routes of all buses assigned to the school.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers
• Assist driver with outside clearance when backing the bus.
• Keeps students seated during bus route.
• Ensure aisles are free of objects.
• Assist with passenger safety during all aspects of bus transportation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record)
• Employee will be moved to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Driver Education
Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brian Propst , HR Director
• 175 Bingham Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]