Bus Driver Trainee

Young World Physical Education; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools in Black Mountain, North Carolina, is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee for the Black Mountain Primary School. The role involves training toward NC DMV CDL Class B with P & S endorsements, with pay starting at $15 per hour and potential progression to a bus driver position within the district.

Hours are variable (2–4 per day), with a 10-month employment span and benefits after full licensure. Contact HR for details and application deadlines.

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, including classroom and testing requirements.
• Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers.
• Assist bus driver in assigning seats to students and preparing seating charts.
• Assist bus driver in documenting discipline problems and reporting to school administrators.
• Assist with pre/post-trip inspections and daily bus cleaning.
• Learn bus routes for buses assigned to the school.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers.
• Ensure aisles are clear and passenger safety is maintained.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver Trainee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5820136

Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 2:01 AM (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

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]

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