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