Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Position Details: The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both Substitute and Permanent vacancies within the District. Job Opportunity: Open to the public and to all Lynwood Unified School District employees. Applications accepted (online only) from: September 14, 2026 - October 2, 2026, by 4:30 PM (or sooner). Application and required documentation(s)/certification(s) deadline: October 2, 2026, by 4:30 PM (or sooner). The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 15 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.

Anticipated Selection Process (which may be subject to change): The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Performance Examination: The performance exam portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score). Oral Examination: The oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score). Participation in all portions of the examination process is by official invitation only. Candidates who do not participate and successfully pass all parts of the examination process will not be considered for the position. Position details and duties: Full-time position: Eight (8) hours per day; eleven (11) months per year. Basic function: The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from field trips; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to designated administrator.

Initial/Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration. Education and experience: Graduation from high school OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field. Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered. Licenses and other requirements: Valid California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate (with restriction 1 ONLY- Automatic Transmission Only). Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

Document submission options below: Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please see "Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications" below. Option 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its original form to your application upon submission by the closing date - OR - Option 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) IN-PERSON in its original form, to the Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date (copies will be made). Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications: You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

1. Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest obtained education (Associate degree or above).
2. Valid photocopy of your California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
3. Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate (with restriction 1 ONLY- Automatic Transmission Only)
4. Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.
5. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
6. Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

Resources for applicants First Aid and CPR Certification: For resources, please Click here for some agencies that are comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with the American Red Cross or any of its local chapters nor benefit from the advertisement of these classes.

Application and Examination Process

Step 1-Application: Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the "Apply" button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application. Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts: If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalency for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner by the closing date for official employment consideration. For more information about organizations that offer this service, you may visit the following:

Step 2-Examination (Anticipated): Performance Examination (may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days). Oral Examination (may have multiple steps and/or depending upon the number of eligible candidates, the oral exam may be conducted as an oral written exam). The tentative examination process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, supplemental training and experience application screening, documentation(s)/certification(s) screening, written examination, performance examination, illustration examination and/or the oral examination process. Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process. Examination parts will be weighed according to their relevancy to the job performance criteria.