Paid CDL Training: Bus Driver Trainee (Earn While You Learn)

Mass Transit magazine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

40 hours/week after licensing

30 hours/week during training

Fridays off in summer

Union representation

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Portland, ME is offering a Bus Driver Trainee program that pays you while you learn. You will receive fully paid in-house training to earn your Class B CDL with P and S endorsements and will work as a Bus Assistant on district routes during training.

Upon licensure, you’ll transition to a 40-hour-per-week schedule during the school year (30 hours in summer) with a guaranteed pathway to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean record and no felonies or DUI/OUI convictions.
• Background check through Maine Department of Education CHRC.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to complete training to earn Class B CDL with P and S endorsements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physicals, background checks, and drug/alcohol screenings; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Friendly, student-focused attitude and good communication skills.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for Class B CDL, Air Brake, Passenger, and School Bus exams.
• Drive district vans and serve as a Bus Assistant aboard routes, ensuring student safety and a welcoming environment.
• Assist students with boarding and daily operational needs for transportation.
• Learn vehicle pre- and post-trip inspection protocols and route navigation.

Skills

Driver's License

Background Check

HS/GED

Commitment to Learn

Physical Fitness

Student Focus

First Aid

CPR

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Portland Public Schools in Portland, ME is offering a Bus Driver Trainee program that pays you while you learn. You will receive fully paid in-house training to earn your Class B CDL with P and S endorsements and will work as a Bus Assistant on district routes during training.

Upon licensure, you’ll transition to a 40-hour-per-week schedule during the school year (30 hours in summer) with a guaranteed pathway to a permanent position.