Bus Driver/Trainee

Frederick County Public Schools • Winchester, VA

2d • $96 - $158

About The Position

We are seeking applicants to participate in the next Frederick County Public Schools Bus Driver Training class. Applicants and are not required to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and paid training is provided. Applicants who are selected to participate in the training through FCPS will be paid at the bus driver in-training rate while completing the classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Training participants must successfully complete all training and earn a Virginia CDL with a bus driver endorsement in order to be eligible to begin work as an on-call substitute bus driver or contracted bus driver. Contracted Bus Driver positions are typically 4.5 hours per day / 10 months / 180 days. Benefits for contracted drivers include sick leave, personal leave, health insurance (including dental and vision), retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and group life insurance. Drivers may also bring up to two of their children or grandchildren (up to age 5) to ride on the bus they drive. Qualifications: Minimum age: 21 years Hold valid driver's license with a driving record that is within 0-5 Safe Driving Points (Virginia). West Virginia license holders must supply FCPS with a driving record from the WV DMV that has a seal on it. Pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background checks Obtain a CDL Permit or possess a Class B CDL with the following endorsements: 1) Air brakes - vehicle equipped with air brakes; 2) School Bus (S), 3) Passenger Bus (P) Complete 5-week Bus Driver Training Program through FCPS A high school diploma or GED is preferred. This position requires participation in a Department of Transportation random drug screening program under guidelines for drivers holding a Commercial Drivers' License.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Hold valid driver's license with a driving record that is within 0-5 Safe Driving Points (Virginia). West Virginia license holders must supply FCPS with a driving record from the WV DMV that has a seal on it.
• Pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background checks
• Obtain a CDL Permit or possess a Class B CDL with the following endorsements: 1) Air brakes - vehicle equipped with air brakes; 2) School Bus (S), 3) Passenger Bus (P)
• Complete 5-week Bus Driver Training Program through FCPS
• This position requires participation in a Department of Transportation random drug screening program under guidelines for drivers holding a Commercial Drivers' License.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Benefits

• sick leave
• personal leave
• health insurance (including dental and vision)
• retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
• group life insurance
• Drivers may also bring up to two of their children or grandchildren (up to age 5) to ride on the bus they drive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED