Bus Operator for Students with Special Needs - Transportation Department******Hiring Incentive*******

School Bus Operator

Completed Basic Bus Driver Education Course (20 classroom hours) recommended by the State Department of Education; Successful completion of the twenty (20) hour behind-the-wheel Basic Bus Driver Education Course recommended by the State Department of Education; Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate; Valid California Commercial Driver's License - Class B with Air Brake Certificate; Must provide a DMV printout within five (5) workdays of offer of employment; Valid medical examiner's certificate (DL-51) issued in accordance with the motor carrier safety regulations of the Department of Motor Vehicles; School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass a First Aid Examination administered by the California Highway Patrol; Be insurable and maintain insurability at regular and normal premium rates with the District's insurance carrier.

• Certification (Attach a copy of the School Bus Certificate)
• Driver's License Copy (Attach a copy of the driver's license.)

**Hiring Incentive** Any out of district new hire who agrees to stay for a minimum of one (1) year will be paid a $4,000 hiring incentive in the following manner: a. $2,000 to be paid within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service. b. $1,000 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period (i.e., 6-months or 130 days as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement). c. $1,000 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of one year of paid contracted service. **Hiring Incentive via MCS training program, passes all CHP School Bus Driver testing, and is hired as a School Bus Operator ** Any out of district new hire who agrees to stay for a minimum of one (1) year will be paid a $2,000 hiring incentive in the following manner: a. $1,000 to be paid within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service. b. $500 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period (i.e., 6-months or 130 days as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement). c. $500 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of one year of paid contracted service. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description in order to be considered for an interview. All applicants must apply online through Edjoin. Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District's non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.