Bus Driver Trainee

Position Type:

Transportation/School Bus Driver Trainee

Date Posted:

4/12/2024

Location:

Transportation

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until filled

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School Bus Driver Trainee

The School Bus Driver Trainee participates in a comprehensive entry level school bus operations training program consisting of both classroom and behind-the-wheel training. The School Bus Driver Trainee learns fundamental skills in school bus safety, school transportation law, student management, and safe on-road operation of a school bus. Upon successful completion of this limited duration training program, the candidate may be promoted to School Bus Driver or Substitute School Bus Driver with a corresponding increase in pay.

This is a part-time position working not more than 15 hours per week.

Normal hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the training period (Typically 3-4 weeks)

Work hours are subject to occasional adjustment.

Rate of pay is $10.00 per hour.

This position reports to the Transportation Supervisor or designee.

Normal job duties would include, but not be limited to:

• Learning and developing a "100% safety" mindset as it relates to the transportation of students
• Learning and developing effective and appropriate student management skills
• Learning the safe operation of a school bus, including pre-trip inspections post-trip inspections, and driving skills
• Learning and developing appropriate two-way radio communications skills
• Completing all requirements to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "P" and "S" endorsements

Minimum requirements include:

25 years of age or older

A high school diploma or GED

Criminal background check

Pre-employment drug screen

Ability to use telephone and two-way radio

Read, write, and speak the English language