If you are interested in becoming a school bus driver, you’ve come to the right place! Rohrer Bus is always in search of professional, caring individuals to join our team. As a growing transportation company that is dedicated to serving the needs of our community, we have a consistent need for quality employees to drive school buses or vans!
The information below is designed to answer all of your questions about what it takes to be a school bus driver and takes the first steps to your employment with us. You can also check out our school bus driver FAQ page.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team the safest and most reliable school bus drivers anywhere! Fill out our form here to get started!
Becoming a school bus driver for Rohrer Bus is an extremely rewarding job. However, because of the safety sensitivity surrounding the work we do, there are several qualifications and certifications a school bus driver must obtain before getting behind the wheel. Don’t worry though, Rohrer Bus is here to help you through the process with the following commitment:
- We conduct and pay for all of your training!
- We apply for and pay for all of your clearances!
- In most districts, bring your pre-school aged kids with you; no more expensive daycare!
- Above all, we make sure you are ready to drive before you get behind the wheel!
Qualifying For A Bus Driver Position
- Be 21 years of age
- Read, write, & communicate in English clearly
- Pass a physical examination, drug screen, & tuberculosis test
- Have a satisfactory 10-year driving record, FBI Background Clearance, PA State Criminal Record, & PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Pass all required PA State Knowledge & Driving Tests (CDL, School Bus, Passenger Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement)
Hours of Work And Pay
- Must be able to work weekdays from approximately 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM & 2:15 PM to 4:45 PM.
- Earn $54 to $99 or more per day, based on your assignment.
- There are always opportunities to earn extra money. Athletic and Activity trips, as well as special events and group charters are paid by the hour.
Training and Licensing
- Overall, training will take about 35-40 hours. Some capable, motivated candidates could finish in less time.
- 17 hours of classroom training. (PA State Law) These are held at our offices during the week Monday-Friday.
- 10-20 hours of hands-on, in-bus training. We are a PennDOT certified training & testing facility. This means we can test you when you are ready. This training typically occurs between 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM on weekdays.
Interested in Driving for Us?
Simply fill out the short interest form below (it takes around 5 minutes to complete!), and our friendly and knowledgable Personnel team will reach out to get to know a bit more about you, help you decide whether driving a bus or van is better for you, and figure out which school district is right for you!
Additional Questions?
Unsure which School District you would like to work for, or wondering about anything else we didn’t address above? We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at (717) 957-3811 or email us at jobs@rohrerbus.com.
Select the school district closest to you to learn more specific information about jobs near you!
