School Bus Driver Training Class

Bus Driver Virtual Training Classes
                             

Classes are held twice a month with the exception of December, which will only have one class. In order to be considered for a class, a prospective applicant will need to have a completed application on file.

Application Process for Bus Drivers or Substitute Bus Drivers

Prior to applying for a Bus Driver or Substitute Bus Driver position, please review the mandatory NCDOT physical and legal requirements for the position as outlined in the North Carolina School Bus Handbook which is available at any Driver License Office or on-line at www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver

1.   Create an online "Bus Driver" application through this link: Bus Driver Online Application

2.   A minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required in order to be considered for hire as a Bus Driver with Onslow County Schools. You will need to scan and upload your official transcripts to your application.

3.   References require an active email address and will need to be professional only. Please NO family or friends.

4.   If you do not currently hold a NC Driver’s License, you will need to obtain one before completing the application. You will also need to contact the DMV in the state you were previously licensed in and request a 3-        5 year driving record, which will need to be scanned and uploaded with your application.

5.   If selected for an interview, we will contact you to set up a date and time.

•  A pre-employment criminal background check will be performed. See the North Carolina School Bus Handbook for the legal requirements for the position.

6.   Successfully complete the Bus Driver Licensing Class which is offered through the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). 

Contact the OCS Transportation Department at 910-455-5037 Ext 37020, if you have any questions or problems.

2025 Virtual CDL School Bus

Class Schedule

 

January          

12 - 15      Registration deadline December 31st  

26 - 29             Registration deadline January 15^th

February

9 - 12             Registration deadline January 29^th

23 - 26          Registration deadline February 12^th

March

9 - 12          Registration deadline February 26^th

23 - 26             Registration deadline March 12^th

     April            

13 - 16             Registration deadline April 2^nd 

27 - 30            Registration deadline April 16^th

May

11 - 14               Registration deadline April 30^th

June    

1 - 4                 Registration deadline May 21^st

July     

6 - 9               Registration deadline June 25^th

20 - 23            Registration deadline July 9^th

August

3 - 6                 Registration deadline July 23^rd

17 - 20             Registration deadline August 6^th

31 - 3             Registration deadline August 20^th

September

14 - 17               Registration deadline September 3^rd

28 - 1             Registration deadline September 17^th

October

12 - 15       Registration deadline October 1^st

26 - 29        Registration deadline October 15^th

November

16 - 19              Registration deadline November 5^th

30 - 3             Registration deadline November 19^th

December

14 - 17             Registration deadline December 3^rd