Bus Driver Trainee

Bethlehem Area School District; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 27,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Bethlehem Area School District is hiring a School Bus Driver. Paid training is provided to obtain a CDL Class B license and certification. Drivers will safely transport students and provide excellent customer service.

Compensation starts at $17.00/hour during training and increases to $27.53/hour upon certification. Benefits such as medical coverage are available for employees working 25 hours/week after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet all CDL and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Follow scheduled routes and traffic laws.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Transporting students

Excellent customer service

Pre-trip and post-trip inspections

Technology use (email, tablets)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Bethlehem Area School District is looking for motivated individuals to become a School Bus Driver. No CDL? No problem! Paid training is provided and includes approximately 25 hours of in-classroom instruction and 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training to help you:

• Obtain a CDL Class B license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Obtain Pennsylvania School Bus Driver certification

Upon successful completion, trainees can advance to a School Bus Driver position. As a fully trained bus driver, you will follow scheduled routes, transport students safely, and provide excellent customer service.

Schedule & Hours

Minimum 20 hours/week, up to 40 hours/week. Split shifts: morning runs 6:00–9:00 a.m. and afternoon runs 2:00–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Optional mid‑day, evening, and weekend routes available by bid.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities
• Follow schedules, district policies, and traffic laws
• Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, and the public
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections
• Communicate with the transportation office regarding scheduling or route updates
• Willingness to use email, online tools, tablets, and other technology

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Transportation or pupil transportation experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to meet all CDL and certification requirements (training provided)

Pay & Benefits

Training pay is $17.00/hour. Upon successful completion of training and certification, pay increases to $27.53/hour. Single coverage medical benefits are available for employees working at least 25 hours/week after completing a 60‑day probationary period.

EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.