Begin Your Career as a Bus Driver for Durham Public Schools

  • WHO WE ARE

    Durham Public Schools is a large district serving more than 33,000 students – and growing. 

    Children can’t learn if they don’t get to and from school in a safe and timely manner. That’s where the Durham Public Schools Transportation Services Department comes in. Transportation Services oversees the safe delivery of more than 18,000 students to and from school 180 days each year. There are nearly 300 buses in the DPS fleet, and they travel four million miles per year. 

     

    Transportation Services supports our students’ academic success by providing safe, dependable, and cost-efficient transportation for many of our students. The department strives for 100% on-time arrival of school buses to pick-up and drop-off students.

     

    The Transportation Services department is one of the school district’s largest, with 425 employees. This includes bus drivers, mechanics, administrators, and clerical staff. We need more bus drivers to join us to serve the needs of our growing student population.

     

    BENEFITS OF DRIVING FOR DPS

    Durham is a special place, and you help to make it more so in your role as a bus driver, helping to support students, parents, and educators. You aren’t just driving a bus; you’re building community.

     

    Some of the other benefits of the job include:

     

    • Stable Schedule
    • Bi-Weekly Pay
    • Full Benefits

     

    Durham Public Schools also has a special partnership with the Department of Motor Vehicles that allows us to provide our drivers training ON SITE. You can earn your CDL much more quickly, so you can get on the road to your new career fast.

     

    No experience is required, and – the best part – there are NO BOXES to haul! You can become a professional driver and enjoy all the perks without any of the hassles of heavy lifting. You just get to enjoy the connections you make each day.

     

    In addition, when you drive for Durham Public Schools, you will be learning how to operate the latest electric vehicle technology. Our district will be adding a fleet of 38 electric buses, giving you the chance to grow your skills as a driver and remain competitive in the rapidly changing marketplace.

     

    Apply now to become a bus driver for Durham Public Schools and help drive change in your community!

     

    Eligibility

    To earn a commercial drivers license, a candidate must:

    1. be at least 18 years old

    2. have a valid North Carolina Drivers License

    3. have an acceptable Criminal and Driving Record

    4. obtain NCDOT medical exam, drug screen, and TB skin test

    5. complete classroom and behind-the-wheel training

     

    Steps

    No experience? No problem.  Come train with DPS to launch your new career.

    • Apply

      • Interested candidates can apply online here! 

      • DPS will screen applicants and work closely with qualified candidates to set them up for success!

    • Train

      • Bus Driver Trainees are hired to support and learn Transportation Services while earning $18.86/hr

      • DPS partners with NCDMV to facilitate driver training in class and behind the wheel 

    • License

      • A Trainee who passes the necessary tests, completes the permit period, and obtains all necessary medical clearances per NCDMV requirements applies for their CDL+endorsements

    • Drive

      • Start making a difference in kids’ lives and education

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