CDL School - Paid Training!

Gray Line Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Generous PTO Policy

Assigned vehicle

Flexible hours with opportunities for extra shifts

Job summary

A reputable transportation company in Illinois is looking for candidates to join its CDL School. This program prepares individuals to obtain a CDL Class B license with essential endorsements. Students will be compensated during training and must meet eligibility requirements including age and driving record. Successful candidates will receive support throughout the training process and must remain employed for at least one year.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old by assigned start date.
• Must have a valid TN State Driver's License prior to start.
• Must obtain a CDL Permit before start.

Responsibilities

• Complete the CDL training program to obtain Class B license.
• Attend classes scheduled Monday through Friday.
• Participate in training to develop driving skills.

Skills

English proficiency

Clean driving record

Ability to pass background checks

Job description

CDL School is available for individuals are looking to start a new career with Gray Line of Tennessee in our School Bus and RTA Division.

Classes start every other week and will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We will prepare candidates to obtain their CDL Class B, with Air Brake, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements. All candidates must obtain their permit by passing the written General Knowledge Test for the Class B license as well as the written tests for Air Brakes, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements prior to arriving for CDL School.

After you have taken and passed all written tests you will receive a Commercial Drivers Permit. This will allow you to operate a motorcoach while in training and to prepare you for your CDL Skills Test.

What’s in it for you as a School Bus Driver?

• Weekends off (Allows you to pick up weekend shifts in other select departments for additional income.)
• Day Gap (Allows you to keep your personal appointments OR pick up extra driving shifts throughout the day in our other select departments for additional income).
• Paid Training
• Generous PTO Policy - Accrue 112 hours your first year.
• Assigned vehicle

Gray Line Tennessee CDL School Eligibility & Requirements

• Must complete Gray Line TN application process for licensed drivers including MVR, background check, and drug screen.
• Eligible students must obtain their permit with endorsements prior to arriving to Orientation.
• Must be hired as a full-time driver and must remain a full-time driver with Gray Line TN for a minimum of 1 year.
• CDL School Students will be compensated $20 per hour participated in training.
• Students are expected to be prepared for class each day by completing any assigned reading and homework the night before.
• Gray Line TN will cover the cost to complete your third-party Skills Test. If you do not pass the first time, you will be responsible for any retesting costs.
• If you do not pass the test after the second time, you will be removed from the program.
• If you do not remain employed as a full-time driver for Gray Line TN for a minimum of 1 year, you will be responsible to pay back the company the cost of CDL training up to the amount of $2000.

CDL Driver School Qualifications

CDL School Applicants Must:

• Obtain a CDL Permit prior to assigned start date.
• Have a valid TN State Driver's License prior to assigned start date.
• Be at least twenty‐five (25) years old by the assigned start date.
• Understand, speak and read English.
• Have no more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years of driving.
• Have no DWI or DUI conviction(s)
• Pass a substance abuse and alcohol screen.
• Pass state and federal criminal history background check.
• *IT IS IMPORTANT TO DISCLOSE ANY RECORD THAT MAY APPEAR ON YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS.