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  We are currently taking applications for bus drivers.

BUS DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

· Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Endorsement

· Option: Air Brakes

· Written Exam:

Sections: 1, 2, & 3 General Knowledge

Section: 4 Passenger Endorsement

Section: 5 Air Brakes


· Driving Exam:

Pre-Trip: Become familiar with the mechanical parts of the bus.

(Location of hoses, bells, switches, brakes, suspension, etc.)


Skills: Become comfortable operating the bus through a series of skills.

(Pulling the bus forward & reverse, turning, backing, etc.)


Open Road: Become comfortable operating the bus on local streets & roads.


* The written exam can be taken at the State Police CDL Testing Center in Batesville located at 393 E College St (Located behind the County Library on the corner of 4th & College).
** The driving part of the exam can be taken at the Batesville Public Schools Transportation Department. A trainer can instruct potential applicants in learning the points of the driving exam.
*** Bus Drivers must be a minimum of 19 years if age.
**** All employees must pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
***** All employees must have an active TB Skin Test.
****** All employees must have a Finger Print Background check.

Call the Transportation Department at (870) 793-0620 for more information.