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: $15.00
Bus Driver Pay Range: $20.74 - $ 26.61 (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:

1. 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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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