Bus Driver Trainee: Paid CDL Training & 40-Hour Weeks

Portland Public Schools, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

40 hours guaranteed after licensing

30 hours/week during training

Fridays off in summer

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Portland, Maine is hiring Bus Driver Trainees to join our Operations team. We provide complete, in-house paid training to help you obtain your Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, with no out-of-pocket costs, and full-time guarantees once licensed.

While you train you work 30 hours per week as a Bus Assistant and Van Driver; after licensing you receive a guaranteed 40 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours in summer.

Qualifications

• Active driver's license with clean driving record (no felony or DUI/OUI), max 2 moving violations in 24 months.
• CHRC background check through the Maine Department of Education.
• High School or GED diploma required.
• Commitment to complete training and earn Class B CDL with P and S endorsements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physicals, background checks and drug/alcohol screenings; lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and behind-the-wheel CDL training to prepare for exams.
• Drive district vans and serve as a Bus Assistant to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for student passengers.
• Assist students with boarding and daily transportation needs; support drivers with operations.
• Learn vehicle pre/post-trip safety inspections, traffic safety rules, and route navigation.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Portland Public Schools in Portland, Maine is hiring Bus Driver Trainees to join our Operations team. We provide complete, in-house paid training to help you obtain your Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, with no out-of-pocket costs, and full-time guarantees once licensed.

While you train you work 30 hours per week as a Bus Assistant and Van Driver; after licensing you receive a guaranteed 40 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours in summer.