BUS CLASSES: 

August 11, 12, 13 - Class is full

September 14, 15, 16 time and location tbd

October 12, 13, 14 time and location tbd

November 16, 17, 18 time and location tbd

December 7, 8, 9 time and location tbd

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our bus classes are very limited.

• If you are interested in driving a yellow school bus for us, you must have an application on file, completed an interview and been invited to class. The application link is below.
• If you are a current school teacher, coach, employee please fill out the Bus Class Registration Form and give it to your Athletic Director. They will work to have you scheduled for a class. Bus Class Registration Form
• If you have any questions, please call 704-296-3015 for more informaiton.

NC School Bus Driver Handout

Commercial Driver License Manual

Before becoming a school bus driver for the district, drivers must meet strict requirements. They include, but are not limited to:

• At least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid NC CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) Endorsements and a clean driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.

School Bus Driver Training Checklist:

For those drivers that are new to North Carolina, or that reside in North Carolina, but do not have a CDL, training classes are mandatory prior to getting behind the wheel. All candidates are pre-screened before inviting them to the training classes. Below is a brief summary of the process.

• Apply to Union County Public Schools via AppliTrack @ http://www.applitrack.com/ucps/onlineapp/
• Selected to attend training class by interview panel
• Successfully pass written tests for their Commercial Driver's License
• Obtain a Class B Learner's Permit and hold for 14 days
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Obtain a DOT Medical Card
• Successfully pass three days of on-the-road training with DMV Driver Trainer.
• Background Check
• All criteria listed above must also be met before employment.