培训概述
This two-week training program ensures you are fully prepared with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a commercial bus or school bus and you are able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements. You will receive 80 hours of instruction in a classroom, 关于驾驶模拟器, and by driving a full-length bus on the driving range and on the road. Topics covered will include basic operations of the bus, safe operating practices, advanced operating practices, 车辆维修, and non-车辆维修 (e.g. using a fire extinguisher).
职业发展机会
Upon successful completion, you will have the knowledge and practical skills necessary to qualify for entry-level bus driver positions with school districts, private and local government transit systems, city motor coach companies, 旅游巴士公司, casino transportation, and limousine transportation services.
Example Careers and 平均 Wages
| 条目 | 平均 | 有经验的 |
| Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers | $28,100 | $38,500 | $43,800 |
| 校车司机 | $26,100 | $44,200 | $53,200 |
Source: 2022 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development
Hawkeye 社区 College cannot guarantee employment or promotion.
Admission Requirements
Before beginning this program you must have your bus driving permit, which will allow you to drive on the roadway. To obtain a bus permit you must have successfully passed the written school bus, 乘客, 空气制动, and general knowledge tests at the department of motor vehicles. You may obtain a book from the Iowa Department of 运输 (DOT) to study for the written tests. After passing your test at the DOT you will pay $12 (as of February 2016) for your bus driving permit.
课程信息
开始日期: view class start dates online.
类满足: Monday through Friday from 8:00am–2:30pm for two weeks.
地点: Hawkeye's Regional 运输 Training Center.
成本: $999 – Financial assistance may be available for qualifying individuals.
登记
Register online for 巴士司机培训 or call 319-296-4286 to register.
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