Re: When are the training classes for new bus drivers?
Posted by:
busdriverwannabe
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Date: June 23, 2013 03:02PM
First of all, I would like to thank each of you for responding!!! It is much appreciated. I will try and respond to all of your input.
(1) I was told by the staff member listed on the county's website for bus driver info that classes were held every month. That's what made me think that there was a set schedule.
(2) I've been talking to someone who has been driving a school bus for Fairfax County for many years, and he gave me quite a few pointers. He also mentioned that when he was going through training years ago, the recruiters were actively looking for Special Ed drivers. I have a sister with cerebral palsy who went to schools for physicially/mentally challenged students, so I am no stranger to that world. I would prefer to drive a smaller bus and hope that most people's desire to drive a big bus works in my favor.
(3) Thanks, DriveforFairfax, for the link. I knew about that site and have been referencing it. I have started gathering the info mentioned on that site. I ordered my DMV record, which is supposed to arrive in 5 days or so (thankfully and miraculously, no driving violations and +5 points on my record). I have my moral/work refs lined up. I need to go ahead and apply online tonight. I recently had a background check in January 2013 when I applied for my part-time job, so I hope I pass again.
I hope that I can pass and make this my last job before retiring (hopefully, only 5-7 years more to go). It will be such a change from the office/medical environment that I am used to. Getting paid as a 10-month employee will also take some getting used to!!! Eeeek!!! But as a medical transcriptionist, I am hoping to get some free lance work on the side to help get me through the months when school is closed for the summer.
Again, thank you all so much for sharing info.