Bus Driver Trainee: CDL Prep & Route Experience

Buncombe County Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at WW Estes Elementary School in Asheville, North Carolina. The role runs 2–4 hours per day for about 10 months and is a full-time position with pay starting at $15 per hour during the trainee period.

Successful candidates will work toward NC DMV CDL Class B with P & S endorsements within defined timeframes and advance to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver.
• 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.
• 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 1st 90 days of employment.
• Pass the DOT physical.
• Assist bus driver in decisions pertaining to safety of passengers.
• Assist with seating students and preparing seating charts.
• Document discipline problems and report to administrators.
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections and daily bus cleaning.
• Learn bus routes for all buses assigned to the school.
• Assist with safe loading/unloading of passengers and clearance when backing the bus.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at WW Estes Elementary School in Asheville, North Carolina. The role runs 2–4 hours per day for about 10 months and is a full-time position with pay starting at $15 per hour during the trainee period.

Successful candidates will work toward NC DMV CDL Class B with P & S endorsements within defined timeframes and advance to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.