Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at WW Estes Elementary School in Asheville, North Carolina. The role runs 2–4 hours per day for about 10 months and is a full-time position with pay starting at $15 per hour during the trainee period.

Successful candidates will work toward NC DMV CDL Class B with P & S endorsements within defined timeframes and advance to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver.
• 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 decisions pertaining to safety of passengers.
• Assist with seating students and preparing seating charts.
• Document discipline problems and report to administrators.
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections and daily bus cleaning.
• Learn bus routes for all buses assigned to the school.
• Assist with safe loading/unloading of passengers and clearance when backing the bus.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Bus Driver Trainee

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Sep 21, 2026 3:18 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:$20.74 - $26.61(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

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

Contact Information

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