About this role
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.