SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINEE (Signing Bonus $2,500) Full Medical Benefits paid by the District.

School Bus Driver

Bus Driver Training Available: 30 Hours of Classroom WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE! Classes are non-paid and are required before beginning the training class. Applicants will be contacted to attend the classroom and provided with the location, time, and date. Training Classes Attendees offered to attend the training will be considered permanent status, and will be paid and receive full Medical Benefits paid by the district.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California Class C driver's license. The following must be obtained during the probationary period: Valid Class B license with passenger endorsement, School Bus endorsement, and air brake endorsement. Valid California Special Driver School Bus Certificate. Valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Signing Bonus $2,500 School Bus Trainees completing their Class B licenses for School Bus Driver positions will receive a $2,500 signing bonus in two installments. 1st installment of $1,250 after one (1) year of service as a School Bus Driver; 2nd installment of $1,250 after two (2) years of service.

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Supervisor-Transportation, participate in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver's Certificate; learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; perform daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment; perform simple vehicle maintenance as required. A probationary period not to exceed 130 workdays is allowed to complete the program and obtain a School Bus Driver's Certificate.

Selection Procedure: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.

Employee Benefits: All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefitsSISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.