Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 23,804 - 34,550; Part time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Trainee for a School Bus Driver position in Nevada, Iowa. The role involves performing essential duties associated with training to become a licensed bus driver, including classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be eligible for a School Bus Certification. The position offers a pay range from $17.28 to $22.29 for trainees and $19.56 to $25.08 for licensed drivers depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• Must successfully complete classroom and testing requirements.
• Ability to assist in decision-making regarding bus safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to train as a school bus driver.
• Assist bus driver with seat assignments and discipline documentation.
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 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: $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 pass 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.