Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Dogwood Grove (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,550; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee to support safety and operations for school transportation.

You will work toward obtaining a NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit and endorsements, with hands-on training under the supervision of a licensed driver. The role advances to a School Bus Driver once properly licensed, with shift hours that vary and a pay scale reflecting trainee and driver rates.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain School Bus Certification (driving record).
• Classroom and testing requirements to obtain CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements.
• DOT physical compliance and ongoing safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver by learning routes and safety procedures.
• Help with seating and passenger safety on routes.
• Assist with pre/post-trip inspections and daily bus cleaning.
• Develop familiarity with bus routes and loading/unloading procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hours per Day: varies
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 Range:$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

1. 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
2. Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers
3. Assist bus driver in assigning seats to students on the bus and preparing seating charts.
4. Assist bus driver in documenting all discipline problems and turning them into the Principal and/or Assistant Principal at assigned schools.
5. Assist bus driver in conducting pre/post-trip inspections
6. Assist bus driver in cleaning bus daily.
7. Learn bus routes of all buses assigned to the school.
8. Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers
9. Assist driver with outside clearance when backing the bus.
10. Keeps students seated during bus route.
11. Ensure aisles are free of objects.
12. Assist with passenger safety during all aspects of bus transportation.

Special Requirements

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