CMS Bus Driver Recruitment Event Offers Drivers $17.75 An Hour

CHARLOTTE, NC — Pay for school bus drivers in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System has climbed again, this time to $17.75 after a vote last month.

As recently as June, pay was $15.75 an hour. There is a nationwide school bus driver shortage and CMS is hiring new drivers in an event on Thursday.

The event will be held at Northpointe Bus Lot, 4400 Northpointe Industrial Blvd. from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

CMS has one of the top ten largest transportation departments in the state, boasting more than 1,400 employees.

To become a school bus driver at CMS, this is what you must have:

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass the NC school bus driver written and road test
• Must have a valid drivers license for at least six (6) months
• Minimum of 6 months professional work experience
• Must be 18 years of age
• Good driving record
• Good work references
• Have dependable transportation to and from work
• Ability and willingness to work with students and adults
• Professional and positive work attitude
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job

The DMV requires all bus driver applicants to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) before scheduling behind the wheel training.

If you're interested, attend the event or apply here.