Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools in Arden, NC is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at Valley Springs Middle School. This role involves training to become a licensed bus driver, including classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience, with a path to full driver certification.

Hours per day vary (2–4 hours on average). Trainee pay starts at $15/hr, with a structured progression to a CDL Class B license and P/S endorsements within defined timeframes.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• Trainee will be moved to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver, including classroom and testing to obtain 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 license with P and S endorsements.
• Obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Successfully pass the DOT physical.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver Trainee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937199
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 23, 2026 3:18 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 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

Job Description: Bus Driver Trainee

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

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]