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Buncombe County Schools

Bus Driver Trainee

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A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.

$43,032 / year median in North Carolina

+10% projected growth

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Bus Driver Trainee Buncombe County Schools Enka High School - Candler, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs Job Details
Job ID:
5790734
Application Deadline:
Jul 18, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Yesterday Job Description Hours per
Day:
varies, 2-4 hours on average
Months of Employment:
10
Position Type:
Continuing
Level of Benefits:
None. Benefits will be available 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:
$15 Per hour
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
Job Description:
Bus Driver Trainee
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.
Position Type:
Full-time