School Bus Driver - Trainee
About The Position
Barr Transportation is seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals to join our team as School Bus Driver Trainees. This is a paid training position designed to prepare candidates to become licensed school bus drivers. Trainees will receive instruction and hands-on training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements and learn all company and state-required safety procedures. Candidates who successfully complete the training program and meet all licensing and qualification requirements may be offered employment as either a Part-Time or Full-Time School Bus Driver with Barr Transportation.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
- Ability to pass required background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, and DOT physical examination.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Must be reliable, patient, and safety-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children or in customer service preferred, but not required.
- Previous commercial driving experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Participate in classroom, behind-the-wheel, and hands-on training programs.
- Learn and follow all Maryland school bus laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Safely operate a school bus under supervision during training.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Learn proper student management and safe loading/unloading procedures.
- Maintain professional communication with students, parents, school staff, and coworkers.
- Attend all scheduled training sessions and required meetings.
- Demonstrate safe driving habits and defensive driving techniques.
- Learn emergency procedures, evacuation drills, and accident response protocols.
- Maintain punctuality and dependable attendance throughout the training program.
- Complete all required documentation, testing, and certification requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
