Bus Driver Trainee

Hours per Day: varies, 2-4 hours on average Months of Employment: 10 Position Type: Continuing Level of Benefits: None.

Benefits will be avaialble 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 Range: $17.28 - $22.29 (Salary range is based on state service) Bus Driver Pay Range: $19.56 - $25.08 (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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * 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 * Assist bus driver in making decisions pertaining to the bus and the safety of passengers * Assist bus driver in assigning seats to students on the bus and preparing seating charts.

* Assist bus driver in documenting all discipline problems and turning them into the Principal and/or Assistant Principal at assigned schools.

* Assist bus driver in conducting pre/post-trip inspections * Assist bus driver in cleaning bus daily.

* Learn bus routes of all buses assigned to the school.

* Assist with safe loading and unloading of passengers * Assist driver with outside clearance when backing the bus.

* Keeps students seated during bus route.

* Ensure aisles are free of objects.

* Assist with passenger safety during all aspects of bus transportation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be eligible to obtain a School Bus Certification (driving record) * Employee will be moved to a School Bus Driver position within the BCS system once properly licensed.