Bus Driver Trainee

Union County Public Schools; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County Public Schools Transportation in Monroe, North Carolina is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee. The role operates under direct supervision to gain hands-on experience, aiming to obtain the NC Department of Motor Vehicles licensing.

Trainees may drive a school bus with a licensed driver once they obtain the Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). The position is full-time and part of the Transportation team, with HR contact for recruitment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) through NC DMV.
• Direct supervision while gaining experience to become a licensed bus driver.

Responsibilities

• Serve as safety monitor while observing the bus driver to gain experience.
• Drive a school bus with a licensed driver when students are not onboard after CLP is obtained.

Job description

Bus Driver Trainee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5491327
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 08, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, a bus driver trainee will serve as a safety monitor while observing the school bus driver to gain experience in the role of a bus driver while working to obtain the appropriate licensing through the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Trainee may drive a school bus with a licensed driver when students are not on board, once the commercial learners permit (CLP) is obtained.

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Driver Education

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• UCPS HR TEAM
• 400 North Church Street
• Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]