Full-time and substitute School Bus Drivers needed to safely transport students across the Wake County Public School System (public school district). You’ll be trained and supported to obtain your NC CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements, with route placement based on system needs (home-address preference when possible). Standout perks include benefits and NC Retirement eligibility for full-time (30+ hours) drivers.
- Training provided
- Vacation time and holiday pay
- Health insurance and NC Retirement
The Wake County Public School System is hiring full-time and substitute bus drivers! Reliable and safety-minded individuals who qualify and are able to obtain the NC Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and P&S Endorsement (Passengers and School Bus) are encouraged to apply by submitting an application. NOTE: A driver’s route could be anywhere in the WCPSS system, with preference given to a driver’s home address.
If you are hired, expect:
- a competitive wage package
- schedule options
- training
- vacation time, holiday pay, health insurance, NC Retirement for full-time (30 hours and up) drivers
- daily guarantee on pay
- a great working environment!
WCPSS school bus driver qualifications
- Must be 18 years old.
- Must possess a valid NC driver's license.
- Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of two years.
Within past 12 months
- No conviction of any moving violation
- No pending charge of any moving violation
- No more than one charge of any moving violation, regardless of disposition
Within past 60 months
- No more than three charges of moving violations of any kind
- No conviction of a moving violation combined with any other charge of a moving violation
- No charge of DWI or DUI
- No charge for reckless driving
- No charge for passing a stopped school bus
Within past 10 years
- No suspension or revocation of the driving privilege, other than for such status offenses as lapsed insurance, failure to appear in court, and failure to comply with out-of-state citation; provided that there be no more than one suspension or revocation for such status offenses within the past 10-years.
Indefinite
- No more than one charge of DWI or DUI
Anyone who meets the above requirements and is interested in becoming a school bus driver for the Wake County Public School System may apply by filling out a WCPSS job application form.