Driver in Training-Bus Driver

Reports to:  Transportation Coordinator

Job Title: Driver in Training – Bus Driver
Department: Transportation
Position Type: Temporary / Training Program
Location: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking motivated individuals interested in becoming a School Bus Driver through our Driver in Training Program. This is a paid training opportunity designed to prepare candidates for a full-time bus driver position upon successful completion.

Trainees will complete 40 hours of driver training, which includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel driving, and safety procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to apply for a full-time bus driver position within the district.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid CDL Permit with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

• Must have a clean driving record

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical

• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work effectively with students and staff

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Program Details:

• 40 hours of paid driver training (classroom & behind-the-wheel)

• Training includes all required safety and regulatory procedures

• All training costs are covered by the district

• Upon successful completion, candidates will be invited to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position

Compensation:

• Training time is paid

• Rate of pay during training: $11.50/hr

• Upon successful completion, trainees are eligible to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position

Equipment Used:

• Power lifts and ramps

• Fire extinguisher

• Evacuation blanket or ramp

• First Aid Kit / Body Fluids Management Kit

• Kinedyne wheelchair tie-downs

• Seat belts and/or vest restraints, as needed

• Two-way radio and/or Nextel communication devices

• Chocks

• Belt cutter

• Back support belt

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Stay alert and monitor student behavior and safety needs

• Maintain emotional control and professionalism

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and dispatch

• Manage and maintain control over groups of students

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

• Frequent lifting of 10–50 lbs; occasional lifting of 50–100 lbs; infrequent lifting over 100 lbs with assistance

• Prolonged sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm motions

• Occasional walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

• Moderate lifting and carrying

• Exposure to extreme temperatures, vehicle fumes, and moving mechanical parts

• Possible exposure to body fluids and other contagions

• Work inside and outside, in and around school buses and other transportation vehicles