Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 23,804 - 34,550; Part time

Job summary

A public school system is seeking a Transportation/Bus Driver trainee. The role involves assisting the bus driver with ensuring passenger safety, learning bus routes, and completing necessary training and licensing procedures. Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma and be eligible for a School Bus Certification. The position will provide pay ranging from $17.28 to $25.08 per hour based on experience and qualifications, with varying hours. Benefits available upon certification completion.

Qualifications

• Must obtain NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements.
• Ability to learn and follow bus routes.
• Assist bus driver with inspections and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Complete training to be a school bus driver.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers.
• Help maintain discipline on the bus.

Skills

Class B CDL with P & S endorsements

Ability to assist in passenger safety

Good communication skills

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

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