Darlington County School District to host free bus driver training course Nov. 5-8
DARLINGTON, S.C. – The Darlington County School District plans to hire school bus drivers and will host a free driver training class Nov. 5-8. Drivers can earn between $11.30 and $16.29 per hour with bonus opportunities every 45 days.
The driver training class will be held Nov. 5-8 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day at the Darlington County Institute of Technology, located at 160 Pinedale Drive in Darlington. Anyone interested in participating must register by Friday, Nov. 2, at 12 p.m.
To be eligible to become a school bus driver a person must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and have had a valid South Carolina driver’s license for at least one year.
The steps in becoming a school bus driver include:
• Complete an application for employment and paperwork to attend a training class.
• Pass a SLED background check.
• Pass a check of license history with the DMV.
• Complete State Department of Education classroom training (Four days).
• Obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) permit.
• Pass a physical and a drug test.
• Train with district instructors for a length of time to be able to perform pre-trip skills and driving.
• Ride a route for five days with a driver.
After joining the Darlington County School District team, bus drivers will be able to earn between $11.30 and $16.29 per hour and earn bonus opportunities every 45 days. Full-time bus drivers also receive insurance benefits.
For more information or to register, call the Darlington County School District Office of Transportation at 843-398-2313.