Bus Driver, Transportation Department - Bilingual Stipend if Applicable

Bus Driver Position

The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for a Bus Driver position. Under general supervision, the employee will drive a school bus over an assigned route in a safe and efficient manner in the transportation of students, as well as drive trucks or other District vehicles. For a full description of the classification, please review the job description. Baldwin Park Unified School District offers an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and membership in the CalPERS retirement system).

Selection Process

The selection process tentatively consists of the District application screening and Interviews.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Experience: One (1) year of experience driving a bus or truck of at least 16,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Successful completion of an accredited course in school bus driver training can be substituted for six months of the experience.

Required Licenses and/or Certificates

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License Class A or B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements. Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's authorized insurance carrier. Possession of a California School Bus Driver Certificate with no restrictions or Automatic Transmission Only restriction. Possession of a Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent or pass a test given by the California Highway Patrol.

• Certificate Copy (Medical Card)
• Certification (California School Bus Driver Certificate with no restrictions or Automatic Transmission Only restriction)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Standard Red Cross First Aide Certificate or pass a test given by CHP)
• DMV Printout (Driving Record)
• Driver's License Copy (Class A or B with Passenger and Air Break endorsements)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High school diploma or GED)

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. We reserve the right to reopen, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. Priority consideration will be given to internal candidates (District employees); however, external candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that all correspondences will be via email only, including, interview date and times, exam information, delays or cancellations of recruitments, and other important information as it relates to your application and recruitment process. Failure to provide correct contact information, including not properly filling out the sections of the application and incomplete application package will result in disqualification for this recruitment. NOTE: A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online application. To be considered for the position you must fill out the education and experience sections of the application and your education and experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must do this within any and all portions of the application that request this information. Any unpaid volunteer experience must be verified by a supervisory signature from the volunteer agency on official agency letterhead. Verification must specify: (1) the period of service, (2) the amount of time worked during this period, and (3) the duties and responsibilities performed by the volunteer. The Baldwin Park Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status, or religion in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact Dr. William Avila, Director of Human Resources, 3699 N. Holly Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706; View phone number on click.appcast.io. Official offers of employment are made by the Baldwin Park Unified School District Human Resources Department and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been fingerprinted and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for livescan services shall be borne by the candidate. If you need assistance with the on-line application, please contact Alyn Vasquez, Personnel Technician, via email at View email address on click.appcast.io