Bus Driver Trainee

Applitrack; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking an entry-level Bus Driver Trainee to join our transportation team in North Carolina. You will begin with classroom and testing steps to obtain a NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements and progress through behind-the-wheel training toward full CDL credentials.

During training, you will work toward obtaining the Class B CDL with P & S endorsements, complete the DOT physical, and transition to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system

Qualifications

• Complete classroom and testing requirements for NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within 60 days.
• Complete behind-the-wheel training to obtain NC CDL Class B with P & S endorsements.
• Obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 90 days.
• Pass the DOT physical as required.

Responsibilities

• Train to be a school bus driver, including classroom instruction and testing requirements.
• Complete behind-the-wheel training to obtain CDL.
• Meet DOT physical requirements to maintain readiness for certification.

Skills

CDL Class B

CDL endorsements (P&S)

DOT physical

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Buncombe County Schools

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:$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

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 9/26/2026 7:24:06 AM CST.

• Substitutes are not considered permanent employees andshould not complete the internal application

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