Bus Driver - School Bus Driver Certificate Required 2026-27 School Year

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Number of Openings: 5
Contact: Brenda Mora, (951) 253-7147

About the Role

The job of "Bus Driver" is done for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring vehicle is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
• Escorts and assists students on and off vehicle and across streets when necessary.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, planning necessary routes and stops as needed.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to District policy; instructs students on safety regulations and policies related to passenger conduct.
• Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily according to established procedures.
• Checks fluid and air levels on bus as required; adding fuel, water, or air as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition; sweeps and washes bus interior and exterior as required.
• Checks out and reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Assures security of buses at all times, following procedures prescribed by the District.
• Evacuates vehicle in safe and timely manner when necessary and conducts periodic drills for same as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request.
• Maintains accurate records including student counts, time sheets, mileage, repair requests, discipline notices, etc.; preparing reports as necessary.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, training updates, etc., as required.
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code related to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License, Passenger and "S" Endorsements and evidence of insurability.
• School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
• Medical Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, and negative TB test results.
• Fully certified as School Bus Driver with a safe driving record in compliance with the restrictions set forth by California Vehicle Code.
• Two years of experience preferred. School Bus Drivers may be hired as substitute employees to gain experience prior to being considered for probationary route assignment.

Skills & Abilities

• Skills to operate school buses and vans safely, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules, meet deadlines, plan and organize activities, and administer first aid.
• Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements, and driving codes.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently, and make common-sense decisions in potentially critical situations.
• Significant physical abilities include climbing/balancing, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $23.110 (Minimum) to $30.351 (Maximum). Maximum achieved in 8 annual steps. Includes prorated health and welfare benefits, district-paid vacation, and holidays.

Schedule

6 hours per day, 183 days per year. Part-time position.

Additional Information

This position is considered safety-sensitive by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Applicants must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide consent for a full query prior to hiring.

Site assignments are subject to change. Any job vacancy created by transfer may be filled by an employee who has previously requested transfer to the vacant position.

After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing, which may include fingerprints, drug screening, TB testing, and physical examination.

Current CSEA employees: Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer must provide a letter of recommendation from their current supervisor dated within six months of the posted vacancy. Permanent employees must have at least two years of service prior to the date of the posted vacancy to be eligible. Transferred employees must wait one year before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer.