How to Become a BCS School Bus Driver

Thank you for considering becoming a BCS School Bus Driver!

Get started on your way in a few easy steps;

  1. Look at what bus driving Jobs are available and submit an application for one or more! (Remember which school(s) you applied to)

  2. Reach out to the school(s) and speak with the administrator over buses about the position you applied for.

  3. That administrator will get some information from you so they can register you for an upcoming bus driver class.

  4. Once registered you will receive an email with instructions and a deadline (Docusign). Follow the instructions in that email successfully and you will receive a final email with the necessary class information.

Classes are 3 Full Days of Online Training (Mon, Tues, & Wed) - 7:45 am - 5 pm + 1 Day of Testing, (Thurs)

Upcoming Class Dates

2025

  • March 24-26 (Test Day 3/27) - Registration Deadline 3/13

  • April 7-9 (Test Day 4/10) - Registration Deadline 3/27

  • April 21-23 (Test Day 4/24) - Registration Deadline 4/10

  • May 5-7 (Test Day 5/8) - Registration Deadline 4/24

  • May 19-21 (Test Day 5/22) - Registration Deadline 5/8

  • June 2-4 (Test Day 6/5) - Registration Deadline 5/22

  • July 7-9 (Test Day 7/10) - Registration Deadline 6/26

  • July 21-23 (Test Day 7/24) - Registration Deadline 7/10

  • August 4-6 (Test Day 8/7) - Registration Deadline 7/24

  • August 18-20 (Test Day 8/21) - Registration Deadline 8/7

BCS Bus Garage is located at 74 Washington Ave., Woodfin, NC 28804.

If you have any questions about the process, please call us at 828-232-4240.

Now hiring bus drivers recruitment flyer

TSA Information

The Buncombe County Schools’ Transportation Department and Special Services have offered a training program since April 2001 for bus drivers and transportation safety assistants (TSAs) who transport students with disabilities.

The program was developed to provide safer school transportation for students with disabilities.

It is imperative that each bus driver and TSA who transports students with disabilities receive this training. Since January 1, 2002, at least one person who has completed the program is required on a special education school bus or activity bus that is transporting wheelchair students, with the preference being for both the assigned driver and TSA to be certified.

If you are interested in taking this class, please see your schools designated person in charge of buses for details and to get registered. Candidates must be employed prior to signing them up for the class.

TSA Pay Schedule