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Must be 21 years of age or older
Must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
Must have a clean driving record with no DUI
You will be contacted via email about upcoming class dates and further steps.
General Knowledge
Passenger
Air Brake
School Bus
You will be given a CDL Learner’s Permit (CLP)
Complete a CDL theory class with the Alabama Community College System
You will receive an invitation to this class during your training.
Attend a 4-hour training orientation meeting
Train with an SCBOE employee and become proficient with:
Backing Course
Pre-Trip Inspection
Driving Skills Test
Attend a 12-hour State Department of Education New Bus Driver Certification Class - 3 days
Score at least 80% on a written test given at the end of the 12-hour instruction class.
Pass a three-part performance test
Pre-Trip Inspection
Backing Course
Driving Skills Test
Obtain a background check at https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals
Required Documentation
A Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
Copy of high school diploma, college diploma or GED
Copy of Social Security Card
Alabama School Bus Driver Physical Examination Report (Cost for Physical will be $50 - $100)
In order to maintain their school bus driver certification, school bus drivers are required to participate in a 4 hour recertification class. These classes are scheduled in all school systems and are taught between January 1st and December 31st annually.
Drivers who fail to attend the required recertification class must return to a new driver class and be performance tested.
Anyone wishing to drive a school bus with Shelby County Schools should contact the Transportation Department at 205-682-7130