Bus Driver Trainee

North Carolina Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 26,945 - 34,550; Full time

Job summary

A school district in North Carolina is hiring for a Transportation/Bus Driver position. The role involves training to become a licensed bus driver, assisting with daily operations, and ensuring student safety. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and be eligible for a School Bus Certification. The position offers a pay range of $19.56 to $25.08 based on experience, with additional benefits available upon certification.

Qualifications

• Must complete NC DMV CDL Class B learner’s permit with P & S endorsements within 1st 60 days.
• Pass the DOT physical.
• Obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 1st 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to train as a school bus driver.
• Assist bus driver with various responsibilities.
• Ensure student safety during transportation.

Skills

Eligibility to obtain School Bus Certification

Ability to assist in passenger safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted: 2/4/2026

Location: Oakley Elementary School

Date Available: 02/11/2026

Closing Date: 03/04/2026

District: 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 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 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
• Assist bus driver in cleaning bus daily
• 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

Attachment(s)

• Bus Driver Trainee Job Description 2022.pdf