Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department PC#86

About the role

The Bus Driver Cadet participates in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver’s Certificate. They will learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule. Duties also include performing daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment and performing simple vehicle maintenance as required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma or any combination of education and training equal to three years 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 and 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, and a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Comments and Other Information

• 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, and random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required
• Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE
• Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.
• All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.