Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 2,349,000 - 2,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at Cane Creek Middle School in Fletcher, NC. The role involves training to obtain the NC DMV CDL Class B permit with P & S endorsements, with a path to full bus driver duties within the BCS system. Hours vary, usually 2–4 hours daily, and benefits begin after certification.

Trainee pay ranges from $17.05 to $21.36 per hour, with eventual driver pay higher. Position is full-time, located at Cane Creek Middle School.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or desired.
• Eligible to obtain School Bus Certification (driving record) is required before full bus driver duties.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform training to become a school bus driver, including classroom work and tests.
• Assist in safety decisions and seating arrangements on the bus.
• Assist with pre/post-trip inspections and daily bus cleaning.
• Learn bus routes and help with safe loading/unloading of passengers.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver Trainee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905907
Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 7:02 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:$17.05 - $21.36(Salary range is based on state service)
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]