Bus Driver

Position Details

Full-time position: eight (8) hours per day; eleven (11) months per year. The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both Substitute and Permanent vacancies within the District. Open to the public and to all Lynwood Unified School District employees.

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.

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.

Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications

You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

• Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest obtained education (Associate degree or above).
• 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.
• 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.

Examination Process

The anticipated selection process may include:

• Performance Examination: may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).
• Oral Examination: may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).

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. 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. 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.

Application Process

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.

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. 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. 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.

Document Submission Options

• Option 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its original form to your application upon submission by the closing date.
• 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.

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.

Examination Review Process

If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the "Examination Review Form" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the "Examination Review Form" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the "Examination Review Form" within the designated time frame.