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Buncombe County Public Schools

Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Public Schools, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814


Position Type:Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:9/3/2024

Location:Transportation Department

Date Available:09/16/2024

Closing Date:10/03/2024

Hours per Da

y : varies, 2-6 hours on averageMonths of Employment : 10Position Type : ContinuingLevel of Benefits : Partial benefits if the position is 4+ hours or Full benefits if the position is 6+ hoursPay Range : $18.16 - $21.35 (Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement)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 passengersAssist 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 inspectionsAssist bus driver in cleaning bus daily.Learn bus routes of all buses assigned to the school.Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengersAssist 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.

Attachment(s):

Bus Driver Trainee Job Description 2022.pdf