School Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Part time, 6 hours per day. Employees are eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. This position will remain open until filled.

Typical Duties

Drive a school bus or District vehicle transporting students and faculty as authorized over a designated route according to an established time schedule;
Transport students on field trips, special educational trips, and to athletic events selecting the best routes;
Maintain discipline of students while on bus;
Clean interior and exterior of bus;
Service bus with fuel, oil, and water;
Inspect vehicles daily for proper maintenance and safety, such as tire conditions, air brakes, fire extinguisher, First Aid equipment, emergency exit door operation, and all internal and external lights;
Complete required inspection reports prior to operation of the vehicle; and
Prepare statistical reports on daily student loads, miles, type of trip, date, and standby time.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of California laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students;
Knowledge of safe driving practices;
Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently;
Ability to maintain discipline of students while on bus;
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR;
Ability to keep simple records; and
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform bus driver duties. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of a formal classroom and behind-the-wheel training program approved by the California Highway Patrol for the operation of a school bus.
Graduation from High School.

License/Certificate Required

Possession of a valid State of California Class B-P Driver's License;
Possession of a valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver's Certificate;
Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate;
Possession of a valid Medical Certificate; and
Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requires a fully completed, on-line application profile with the following documents scanned and attached: High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher degree Resume Valid State of California Class B (PS endorsement) Driver's License (front and back) Valid California Special Driver's Certificate (front and back preferably with Restrictions 1 and 6 only) Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate (Adult, Infant, Child) (front and back) Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DL-51A & DL-51) Current DMV Driving Record (from DMV only) Prior to conclusion of probation Restrictions 2,3, and 4 need to be removed Prior to employment all candidates must successfully complete the District's clearance process, which includes: drug/alcohol testing, physical and back evaluation.

Comments and Other Information

Effective 7.1.2025: 2025-2026: Salary schedule increase of 2% and a 2% off-schedule payment at year-end. 20262027: Salary schedule increase of 60% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end. 20272028: Salary schedule increase of 50% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end