Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 23,804 - 30,706; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee in Candler, North Carolina. This full-time position involves assisting the bus driver with various duties, including safety decisions and passenger management. The role requires obtaining a Class B CDL learner's permit within 60 days and involves a pay range from $17.28 to $22.29. Interested candidates should possess at least a high school diploma. This role is an essential step towards becoming a licensed school bus driver.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers.
• 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.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers.

Job description

Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools Enka Intermediate School - Candler, North Carolina (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5415022
• Application Deadline: Feb 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Re-Posted: Jan 06, 2026 7:01 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 avaialble 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 Range: $17.28 - $22.29 (Salary range is based on state service)

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

Contact Information

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