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Bus Driver Trainee

Buncombe County Schools
Candler, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

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: $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

Job Description: Bus Driver Trainee

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.

Salary : $21 - $27

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