Bus Driver

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 Work Months: 9.5 on call as needed Hours: 5.25 to 6.0 hours per day, 5 days a week Salary: $23.56 to $28.65 per hour About FCUSD FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career. The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Transportation team as School Bus Drivers . This is an excellent opportunity to begin a meaningful career supporting student success—no prior bus driving experience required. Start Your Career While You Train New hires are onboarded as paid substitute bus drivers and will earn $23.56 per hour during training while completing the District’s School Bus Driver Training Program. Comprehensive Training Program FCUSD provides a structured training program designed to prepare you for success as a professional school bus driver. The program includes: Approximately 100 hours of training over about one to two months Classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and performance evaluation Successful completion of all components, including attendance, participation, and assessments Preparation to safely and effectively transport students Progress is closely monitored throughout the program to ensure trainees meet the high standards required for student safety and service. Minimum Sub Bus Driver Cadet Requirements Valid driver’s license (Class C or higher) Ability to meet training, licensing, and performance standards Strong communication skills and commitment to student safety Ability to attend all required training sessions Job Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children and to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B driver’s license and California School Bus Driver Certificate. Acquire and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or endorsement by the California Highway Patrol within six months of employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical abilities include the usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions and require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching, handling, touching and/or feeling; manual dexterity to operate a bus, climb steps, and reach overhead. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and floor lift 50 pounds. Significant physical abilities include the ability to sit at a desk, conference table, or in meetings for extended periods; read, hear, and speak at normal room levels; communicate on the radio or telephone; and perform other routine tasks while operating the bus. Upon Conditional Offer of Employment: DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667) Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc. Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY) Pre-Employment Physical Evaluation conducted through the District (Minimum 50 pounds) Comments and Other Information: The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students) View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io 1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is: Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io 1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at: Students: Staff: To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to: Students: Staff: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU. #J-18808-Ljbffr