DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) – The Darlington County School District is currently seeking school bus drivers and will host a free, evening driver training class March 19-23. Drivers can earn between $11.19 and $16.13 per hour with bonus opportunities every 45 days.
The driver training class will be held March 19-23 from 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. each day at the Darlington County School District’s Administrative Annex building, located at 102 Park St. in Darlington. Anyone interested in participating must register by Monday, March 19 by noon.
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.
There are several steps to becoming a school bus driver:
- 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 $11.19 and $16.13 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
