Bus Driver Trainee - Paid Training

Application deadline: Until filled. Posted on 7/21/2026. Contact: James Foster, 909-971-8200.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to increase the number of bus drivers in the Bonita Unified School District by providing paid training. After obtaining a School Bus Certificate and completing 40 hours of training, 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

• 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).
• Compliance with Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing.
• Ten hours of in-service training time required yearly.

Pre-employment steps

• Fingerprinting and drug testing.
• Provide a DMV Driver Printout.
• Complete a physical and TB assessment.

Pay

Single rate: $24.78 per hour.

Additional pay info: Paid classroom and behind-the-wheel training (40 hours).

Schedule

Part-time, school year length.