School Bus Driver

Job Summary The School Bus Driver drives a school bus to transport children between home and school and/or on field trips and performs daily inspection and cleaning of assigned vehicles. Hours worked vary depending upon the assigned route and routes are subject to change three times each year. Requirements / Qualifications Requires current licensing as a school bus driver. Candidates must attach the required documents to their employment application. Prior to being eligible for employment, applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. As of January 6, 2020, this clearinghouse will be used to obtain drug and alcohol program violations for commercial driver's license holders prior to employment. Required Documents (must be valid, not expired): California Commercial Driver License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements, with Restriction 29, and without Restriction 48. California Special Driver Certificate, valid for school bus operation, and must not have Restrictions 2, 3, 4, and 5. If Restriction 6 is indicated, must present a First Aid Card from an approved provider list (obtain list from SDUHSD Human Resources Department). Medical Examiner's Certificate with a valid date. DMV Printout - California Driver's Record Report - must be dated within 30 days of application. Can be obtained at: T-01 card Adult CPR (must include "hands on" classroom training) and First Aid Certificates Comments and Other Information Position(s) are posted until filled. The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as dual certification: candidates who meet certification requirements are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The District will conduct a query with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse to check for drug and alcohol violations. Employees in positions which require a commercial driver's license are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing as well as an annual employer query of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Details Job ID: 4707918 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Nov 14, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description $24.08 -$32.27 per hour Medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave and holidays 7 hours per day/35 hours per week Job Summary The School Bus Driver drives a school bus to transport children between home and school and/or on field trips and performs daily inspection and cleaning of assigned vehicles. Hours worked vary depending upon the assigned route and routes are subject to change three times each year. Requirements / Qualifications Requires current licensing as a school bus driver. Candidates must attach the required documents to their employment application. Prior to being eligible for employment, applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. As of January 6, 2020, this clearinghouse will be used to obtain drug and alcohol program violations for commercial driver's license holders prior to employment. Required Documents (must be valid, not expired): California Commercial Driver License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements, with Restriction 29, and without Restriction 48. California Special Driver Certificate, valid for school bus operation, and must not have Restrictions 2, 3, 4, and 5. If Restriction 6 is indicated, must present a First Aid Card from an approved provider list (obtain list from SDUHSD Human Resources Department). Medical Examiner's Certificate with a valid date. DMV Printout - California Driver's Record Report - must be dated within 30 days of application. Can be obtained at: T-01 card Adult CPR (must include "hands on" classroom training) and First Aid Certificates Comments and Other Information SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions. Position(s) are posted until filled. The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as dual certification: candidates who meet certification requirements are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The District will conduct a query with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse to check for drug and alcohol violations. Employees in positions which require a commercial driver's license are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing as well as an annual employer query of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; View phone number on click.appcast.io. Position Type Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $24.08 to $32.27 Per Hour Contact Information Classified Personnel District Office Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Transportation Department