School Bus Driver

About the Employer

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) proudly serves over 12,000 high school students across six comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative high school. With a legacy dating back to 1893, we are committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.


Our Board of Trustees, administration, and staff share a common vision-to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for lifelong success. Through rigorous academics, championship athletics, award-winning arts, and career pathways, we prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.


At FJUHSD, we believe in the power of community, innovation, and excellence to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.


Job Summary

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.


Job Description / Essential Elements:


BUS DRIVER

Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.

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.

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

Comments and Other Information

Effective 7.1.2025:


2025-2026: Salary schedule increase of 2% and a 2% off-schedule payment at year-end.


2026-2027: 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.


2027-2028: 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