Bus Driver Trainee - Paid Training

Bus Driver Trainee - Paid Training at Bonita Unified School District Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/21/2026 Contact James Foster 909-971-8200 5260 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $24.78 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Paid Classroom & Behind the Wheel Training- 40 hours Length of Work Year School Year Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary The purpose of this position is to increase the number of bus drivers in the Bonita Unified School District by providing paid training. After a School Bus Certificate is obtained and 40 hours of training is complete, the successful candidate will be paid for the 40 hours of training and offered a position as a Bus Driver I or Bus Driver II in the Bonita Unified School District. Requirements / Qualifications Upon completion of training, the following is a list of ongoing requirements for maintaining a position in the Bonita Unified School District: Hold a valid California Class A or B driver’s license with passenger endorsement & air brakes certification (renewed every five years). Type I School Bus Driver’s Certificate (renewed every five years). First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (renewed every two years). Medical Examiners Certificate Card (renewed every two years). Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing. Ten hours of in-service training time required yearly. Resume Requirements / Qualifications Upon completion of training, the following is a list of ongoing requirements for maintaining a position in the Bonita Unified School District: Hold a valid California Class A or B driver’s license with passenger endorsement & air brakes certification (renewed every five years). Type I School Bus Driver’s Certificate (renewed every five years). First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (renewed every two years). Medical Examiners Certificate Card (renewed every two years). Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing. Ten hours of in-service training time required yearly. Resume Comments and Other Information Applicant will need to get fingerprinted, drug tested, provide a DMV Driver Printout and have a physical/TB assessment Comments and Other Information Applicant will need to get fingerprinted, drug tested, provide a DMV Driver Printout and have a physical/TB assessment Links Related To This Job Bonita Unified School DistrictMandated Reporter TrainingDistrict BenefitsView Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits