Bus Driver Trainee (SY 2026 - 2027)

Job Code:2503001
Job Family/Function:25 – Transportation Services\Bus Drivers 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.TR003-H 
Duration (days/year):196 
Locations(s):Transportation Services 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Transports children safely to and from school, fosters and safe environment on bus; compiles and maintains accurate and current records to ensure efficient and safe operations for the Board of Education

What you will do

• Transports children safely to and from school; fosters and maintains safe environment; drives route accurately and efficiently; observes and obeys all traffic rules and regulations; and follows and obeys all policies and procedures to ensure efficient transportation and delivery operations. Follows assigned safety rules and inspects bus for safety items before each morning and afternoon run by following checklist.


• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking for students that might remain on board, all within accordance to Federal, State and Local guidelines. Monitors and replaces parts when necessary and notes any damage of vehicle alterations to ensure safe vehicle operations for the School District.


• Sweeps, cleans and washes vehicle; removes lost or leftover items from bus and returns to lost and found when applicable; and maintains clean and sanitary environment to ensure a healthy and safe atmosphere.


• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and route descriptions; inspects vehicle regularly and performs basic maintenance functions in order to maintain professional and safe transportation for the Board of Public Education. Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of school bus.


• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and route descriptions; inspects vehicle regularly and performs basic maintenance functions in order to maintain professional and safe transportation for the Board of Public Education. Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of school bus.


• Monitors children and disciplines according to District rules and guidelines when required; meets with principals, parents and children to solve behavior problems as necessary and keeps disciplinary records current to ensure accurate records management for the Board of Public Education.


• Provides principals with student disciplinary forms as needed.


• Complies with Federal Department of Transportation guidelines and Board of Education policies for CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma graduate or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of equivalent or directly related experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance for vehicles.


• Must pass a yearly DOT physical and carry a DOT Medical Card.