Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a trainee to train toward becoming a certified school bus driver. The role includes classroom and behind-the-wheel training and supports bus operations on assigned routes.

Post-qualification, the employee moves to a School Bus Driver position within the district. The posting notes eligibility to obtain required certifications and state CDL endorsements, with a salary path from trainee to driver.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record)

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete classroom and testing requirements to obtain CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within 60 days.
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training required to obtain CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements.
• Successfully obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 90 days.
• 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.
• Assist bus driver in conducting pre/post-trip inspections.
• 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.

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:$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

• 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
• 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.

Postings current as of 8/31/2026 11:38:20 PM CST.