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Bus Driver Application Information

How To Become A Bus Driver

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
  • Must have a clean driving record with no DUI
  • Cannot be Insulin dependent 

How To Apply

  • For full-time positions, complete the ALSDE online classified application under the Bus Driver posting for Boaz City Schools.
  • Obtain a background check.
  • You must have your CDL before attending training.

To Obtain A Class B Commercial Drivers License

  • Pass 4 tests given at the license office (Study manuals are available at your local license office or online via the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ALEA):
    • General Knowledge
    • Passenger
    • Air Brakes
    • School Bus
  • Secure a commercial learner license/permit from any CDL office in Alabama.
    • COST FOR THE CDL TEST IS $25

After Passing the CDL Test

  • You will be given a learner’s permit.
  • Attend a minimum of 4 hour training class from Boaz City Schools.
  • Attend a 12 hour State Department of Education New Bus Driver Certification Class - 3 days with 1-2 additional days possible for testing. Classes are 9AM to 1PM.
  • Score at least 80% on written test given at end of 12 hour instruction class.
    • Pre-Trip Inspection
    • Basic Control Skills Tests (backing)
    • Driving Skills Test - Practice days will be available for two weeks prior to the New Bus Driver Certification Class)
    • Pass a three part performance test
  • (COST FOR CDL IS $56.25)

Other Required Documentation

  • Background Check
  • 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

How To Keep An Alabama School Bus Driver Certification

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 1 and October 31 annually. 

Drivers who fail to attend the required re-certification class must return to a new driver class and be performance tested. 

Who To Contact

Anyone wishing to drive a school bus for Boaz City Schools should contact Frankie Martin at the Transportation Department at fmartin@boazk12.org.