Bus Driver Trainee

Hours per Day: varies, 2-4 hours on average

Months of Employment: 10

Position Type: Continuing

Level of Benefits: None. Benefits will be avaialble upon completion of bus driver certification. Partial benefits if the position is 4+ hours or Full benefits if the position is 6+ hours

Trainee Pay Range: $17.28 - $22.29 (Salary range is based on state service)

Bus Driver Pay Range: $19.56 - $25.08 (Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement and is based on state service)

Minimum Degree Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent is desired

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties associated with training to be a school bus driver, including but not limited to:

• 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.

• Successfully passing the DOT physical

• 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.

• Keeps students seated during bus route.

• Ensure aisles are free of objects.

• Assist with passenger safety during all aspects of bus transportation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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