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