Bus Driver (Trainee) Part-Time

Minimum Requirements

• Able to obtain a driver’s license (if not in possession of one at time of hire).
• Maintain two years of employment with the School District of Philadelphia upon receipt of a Commercial Driver’s License^[1] and completion of the trainee program.
• Pass DOT physical and drug screening
• Pennsylvania Criminal History Check
• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• ACT 126: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training within 30 days of hiring
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

If a Bus Chauffeur Trainee voluntarily leaves employment with the School District of Philadelphia before this period, they will be required to repay the School District the cost of training, and expenses for the CDL Permit, School Bus (S) Endorsement, Passenger Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement, and General Knowledge Endorsement.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of appointment.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a passenger and a school bus endorsement and the removal of the air brake restriction. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles, methods and procedures governing the operation of school buses and trucks.
• the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• the geography of the city and current traffic conditions.
• requirements to operate a motor vehicle having an automatic transmission.
• performing light manual tasks if required by work assignment.
• industry standards in transportation safety.

Demonstrated ability to:

• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Additional Information

• Reimbursement for the cost of required permits and licenses upon completion of training within the allotted time frame

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.