Bus Driver Trainee

Young World Physical Education; Weaverville (NC); On-site; USD 23,804 - 30,706; Full time

Job summary

A local school in North Carolina is looking for a Bus Driver Trainee to assist in transportation and safety duties. The role requires a high school diploma and eligibility for a School Bus Certification. Responsibilities include performing training duties to obtain a CDL license and assisting with the safety of passengers. This position offers a pay range based on state service, with potential benefits after certification. Join a dedicated team in a vital role for student transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers.
• Ability to assist bus driver in pre/post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with training to be a school bus driver.
• Assist bus driver in decision-making and safety of passengers.
• Learn bus routes of all buses assigned to the school.

Skills

Eligibility to obtain School Bus Certification

Ability to assist in ensuring passenger safety

Classroom and testing completion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Buncombe County Schools North Buncombe High School - Weaverville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools North Buncombe High School - Weaverville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

• Job ID: 5256288
• Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Re-Posted: Feb 12, 2026 7:01 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 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Driver Education
• Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Brian Propst , Assistant HR Director
• 175 Bingham Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]