Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department PC#2040
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, the Bus Driver Cadet participates 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
- Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year's which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties
Licenses and Certifications:
- A valid California Class C Driver's License
- DMV driving record with no more than 3 points
The following must be obtained during the probationary period:
- A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator's License
- California Special Driver's School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol
- A valid Medical Certificate
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
Application Materials:
- Letter of Introduction
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working with Special Education students
Other Requirements
- Must pass a pre-employment physical
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required
Pay
Pay Range: $24.22 - $31.28 Per Hour
Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE