Bus Driver Trainee

Public School of North Carolina • Asheville, NC

93d • $17 - $25

About The Position

This position is for a trainee bus driver who will perform all duties associated with training to become a school bus driver. The trainee will be required to complete classroom and testing requirements to obtain a NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within the first 60 days of employment. Additionally, the trainee must complete behind-the-wheel training to obtain the NC CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements and successfully pass a DOT physical. The position is continuing for 10 months, with varying hours per day. Benefits will be available upon completion of bus driver certification, with partial benefits for positions of 4+ hours and full benefits for positions of 6+ hours.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver.
• Successfully complete classroom and testing requirements to obtain NC DMV CDL Class B learner's permit with P & S endorsements within 1st 60 days of employment.
• Successfully complete behind the wheel training required to obtain NC CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements.
• Successfully obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements within 1st 90 days of employment.
• Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers.
• Assist bus driver in assigning seats to students on the bus and preparing seating charts.
• Assist bus driver in documenting all discipline problems and turning them into the Principal and/or Assistant Principal at assigned schools.
• Assist bus driver in conducting pre/post-trip inspections.
• Assist bus driver in cleaning bus daily.
• Learn bus routes of all buses assigned to the school.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers.
• Assist driver with outside clearance when backing the bus.
• Keep students seated during bus route.
• Ensure aisles are free of objects.
• Assist with passenger safety during all aspects of bus transportation.

Benefits

• Benefits will be available upon completion of bus driver certification.
• Partial benefits if the position is 4+ hours.
• Full benefits if the position is 6+ hours.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED