How to Become a Bus Driver (Bus Operator)

Montgomery County Public Schools' training staff will teach you how to drive a bus and administer your Commercial Driver's License test. Best of all, you'll be paid while training once you have earned your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Learner's Permit.


Steps to Becoming a School Bus Operator

Step 1Obtain an employment packet from any MCPS Depot or Human Resources


Step sComplete application and return to Rose Wolford.


bullet pointFax: 301-670-8255
bullet pointWalk In: Shady Grove Depot 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville
bullet point Print an application form | Instructions for completing application form (PDFs)
bullet point Directions to Shady Grove Depot


Step 3Obtain a physical from one of our licensed vendors


Step 4Obtain a Commercial Drivers License Learners Permit with our assistance


Step 5Attend our three- to five-week paid driver training program


Updated March 14, 2007 | Maintained by Web Services | Content Manager: Rose Wolford