School Bus Driver Trainee: CDL Certification Path

Buncombe County Schools; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools in Arden, NC is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at Valley Springs Middle School. This role involves training to become a licensed bus driver, including classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience, with a path to full driver certification.

Hours per day vary (2–4 hours on average). Trainee pay starts at $15/hr, with a structured progression to a CDL Class B license and P/S endorsements within defined timeframes.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• Trainee will be moved to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver, including classroom and testing to obtain NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within 60 days.
• 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 90 days of employment.
• Successfully pass the DOT physical.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Buncombe County Schools in Arden, NC is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee at Valley Springs Middle School. This role involves training to become a licensed bus driver, including classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience, with a path to full driver certification.

Hours per day vary (2–4 hours on average). Trainee pay starts at $15/hr, with a structured progression to a CDL Class B license and P/S endorsements within defined timeframes.